Lockheed unveils cheaper PAC-3 ACE Patriot interceptor amid Ukraine co-production talks

The post describes a new, cheaper and faster-to-produce Patriot interceptor variant (PAC-3 ACE) being introduced by Lockheed, alongside discussions about licensing/co-producing Patriot interceptors with Ukraine. If fielded, a lower-cost interceptor could materially increase air-defense magazine depth against ballistic missiles and reduce reliance on limited PAC-3 MSE stocks.