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Lockheed bets on ‘revolutionary’ Patriot to stop faster missiles

Lockheed bets on new technology to counter hypersonic threats

By · Published October 13, 2026  06:31 UTC · Updated October 13, 2026  08:24 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Lockheed bets on new technology to counter hypersonic threats
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This is a response to the growing threat of hypersonic missiles, which can travel at speeds over Mach 5. The PAC-3 Edge is designed to counter these threats.

The exact details of the technology are not publicly available. The development of the PAC-3 Edge is part of Lockheed's efforts to improve its air and missile defense systems.

Lockheed's Future Proof Integrated Air and Missile Defense program aims to provide a more comprehensive defense against various types of threats.

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What is the PAC-3 Edge?

The PAC-3 Edge is a new interceptor developed by Lockheed to counter hypersonic threats

What is the purpose of the Future Proof Integrated Air and Missile Defense program?

The program aims to provide a more comprehensive defense against various types of threats

What is the status of the PAC-3 Edge development?

The exact details of the technology are not publicly available

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