In the US state of New Mexico, successful tests of updated controlled PAC-3 MSE missiles for anti-aircraft missile systems Patriot were held. This is reported on the website of the company-developer Lockheed Martin.
it specifies that during testing the PAC-3 MSE system successfully seized the tactical ballistic missile. As noted in the company, it testifies to the good work of updated software and components. The reliability of another PAC-3 CRI system was also confirmed. Successful tests demonstrated the unique possibilities of interceptors of this series that can affect the goals and protect against incoming threats, including aircraft, ballistic and winged missiles, stressed in the press service.
Earlier it was reported that the United States made the first updated thermonuclear W88 warhead. From previous W88 modifications, it differs, in particular, updating the charge initiation system and adding the grommet connector.