Officials from the United States and Spain formalized an agreement for Spain to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and related support equipment. With this agreement, Spain becomes PAC-3’s 16th partner nation.

“At Lockheed Martin, we’re devoted to helping our customers stay ahead of new, highly contested threats,” said Brian Kubik, Vice President of PAC-3 Programs, Lockheed Martin.

“As the world’s most advanced air defense missile, PAC-3 will enhance Spain’s national defense capabilities and enhance their effectiveness in the 21st Century Security® battlespace,” he added.

PAC-3 MSE features advanced capabilities to defend against incoming threats including tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, hypersonics and aircraft. By adding PAC-3 MSE to its arsenal, Spain will improve its air and missile defense capabilities against evolving threats.

Lockheed Martin has been a trusted partner to the government of Spain and the Spanish defense industry for more than two decades.

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