Lockheed Martin to integrate PAC-3 MSE with Aegis and Mk 41 VLS

Lockheed Martin is gearing up for a live-fire test in the coming months, aiming to showcase the integration of a proven U.S. Army air defense missile with the Navy’s established combat system for its surface fleet. This ambitious project, reported by Breaking Defense, involves integrating the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) with the Aegis Weapon System, potentially bolstering the Navy’s air defense capabilities.

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2017) The guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) launches a SM-2 missile during a live-fire exercise. Jason Dunham is underway with the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group preparing for future operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Zachary Van Nuys/Released)

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BAE Systems successfully tests AMPV C-UAS prototype

BAE Systems, in collaboration with Moog, has successfully tested its Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype, demonstrating its potential to bolster ground forces against the growing threat of aerial drones. This live-fire exercise, conducted at the Big Sandy range in Kingman, Arizona, marks a significant step forward in integrating C-UAS capabilities into the AMPV platform, known for its modularity and adaptability.

BAE Systems’ green Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) prototype with desert mountain range in the background. (Credit: BAE Systems)

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Royal Navy to upgrade its Sea Viper air defense missile system

The British Royal Navy’s Sea Viper air defense system is set for a significant upgrade, marking a major step forward in both national security and for the European defense industry. The $514 million project, announced in a joint statement by the UK government and MBDA, the prime contractor, promises to strengthen the UK’s maritime defenses against evolving threats while also providing a lucrative boost for the company.

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Germany to develop short-range air defense capability using IRIS-T SLS and Skyranger 30

Germany has taken a crucial step towards bolstering its air defense capabilities with the recent approval of a $1.4 billion deal to develop a new short-range system. This initiative comes amid heightened regional security concerns, particularly following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which exposed vulnerabilities in Germany’s existing defenses.

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Northrop Grumman and Mitsubishi Electric team up to bolster Japan’s Air and Missile Defense

In a move that promises to strengthen Japan’s air and missile defense capabilities, Northrop Grumman Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation have joined forces. The two giants signed a teaming agreement on Jan. 16, marking a renewed collaboration aimed at developing cutting-edge solutions for integrated air and missile defense.


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