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Wednesday, April 08, 2009

Lockheed proposes funding plan for air-launched Patriot missile

F-15C EagleLockheed Martin has proposed a $137 million plan to develop and integrate an air-launched version of the MIM-104 Patriot advanced capability-3 (PAC-3) missile on the US Air Force's Boeing F-15C fighter fleet. The plan could come to fruition within 29 to 33 months.

The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) began funding an air-launched PAC-3 development in 2007 to prosecute ballistic missiles in their boost and terminal phases, although the interceptor could also be capable of shooting down cruise missiles.

The MDA is reportedly facing a nearly $2 billion budget cut next year, and boost phase programmes could be a particular target.

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