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Lockheed Martin has played an instrumental role in the development of THAAD, particularly through the integration of the THAAD weapon system with the PAC-3 missile segment enhancement (MSE). This integration expands the defended area and offers military personnel increased flexibility and capabilities. A successful test in February 2022 demonstrated this integration, allowing the THAAD system to launch PAC-3 MSE missiles against simulated targets.
The battle manager of THAAD is designed to adaptively choose between the THAAD interceptor and the PAC-3 MSE, enhancing defense across a larger battlefield.