• Lockheed Martin unveiled PAC-3 Edge on Oct. 12, 2026, a new interceptor for the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor competition.
• Design targets longer-range, higher-altitude engagements against air, missile, and hypersonic threats, complementing PAC-3 MSE and THAAD.
• Development work centers on a new seeker from the Strigo Product Center, propulsion upgrades, and control-system improvements.
• Program timeline aims to support residual operational capability by 2031, setting a key milestone for next-generation layered air defense.
• Separate R&D and integration progress included a PAC-3 MSE flight test with IBCS and LTAMDS, supporting a 360-degree engagement goal.

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