MilitaryPatriot PAC-3 MSE
Missile Systemconfirmed
The Patriot PAC-3 (Missile Segment Enhancement) is the U.S. Army's premier theatre air and missile defense system. Capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and aircraft. The PAC-3 MSE has significantly extended range and altitude compared to earlier variants.
Specifications
| Type | Missile System |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Raytheon / Lockheed Martin |
| Introduced | 2001 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 100 |
| Speed | 5,000 |
History
Patriot entered service 1984. PAC-2 was used in Gulf War 1991. PAC-3 developed for improved ballistic missile defense. Exported to Germany, Japan, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Taiwan, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine. Widely considered the most proven operational air defense system.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ~60 batteries (Army) | confirmed |
| South Korea | — | |
| Japan | — | |
| Germany | — | |
| Poland | 4 Patriot batteries (Wisła program) | confirmed |
| Ukraine | — | |
| Sweden | 12 M903 Patriot launchers | confirmed |
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