Lockheed proposes PAC-3 ACE Patriot interceptor and EU production for Ukraine

Lockheed Martin is discussing producing PAC-3 Patriot interceptors in Europe (and potentially later Ukraine) and highlights the newer PAC-3 ACE variant as a cheaper option for simpler threats. ACE differs from PAC-3 MSE by using a single-pulse motor and a blast-fragmentation warhead instead of dual-pulse hit-to-kill, potentially enabling faster, higher-volume air-defense resupply for Ukraine.