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Army Issues $505 Million in Contracts for New PAC-3 Missiles, Equipment

March 3, 2004 :: Inside Defense :: News

Lockheed Martin has been given $505 million in contracts by the Army for the production of 159 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 hit-to-kill missiles along with performance enhancements for the Patriot air and missile defense system, according to Inside Missile Defense. Lockheed noted that 22 of the 159 missiles will replace those PAC-3s used up during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Army is looking to provide these PAC-3 missile enhancements so they can be fully integrated into the Patriot system.
        A key upgrade is the incorporation of a stronger motor and larger fins that could boost the range of the missile by 50 percent and improve maneuverability against ballistic and cruise missiles, respectively.

 

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