
A Lockheed Martin [LMT]-constructed PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) missile detected, tracked, and successfully intercepted a tactical ballistic missile target today, the company said.The PAC-3 is a high-velocity interceptor using hit-to-kill technology to defend against threats including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft.The test occurred at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M., as part of a U.S. Army-led flight test.“The PAC-3 MSE continues to demonstrate its reliability and hit-to-kill capability. The enhancements of the MSE will provide the…