By Natali Moss
This was reported on November 1 in Breaking Defense. In parallel with these missiles, Switzerland strengthens its air defense missiles with improved PAC-2 GEM-T. "The purchase of the second type of PAC-3 controlled missile for the Patriot system expands the possibilities of a long-range land air defense and increases the sustainability of the Swiss army," the Swiss Department of Defense said. The cost of the contract is $ 330 million, but the number of missiles in the statement was not specified.
According to the document, the party of the latest missiles will be armed by 2029. On this occasion, experts noted that within the framework of the Air2030 program, which is being implemented by the Swiss Air Force, the implementation of the PAC-3 MSE should significantly strengthen the Swiss terrestrial Patriot. The PAC-3 MSE rocket is described by Lockheed Martin as a high-speed interceptor capable of striking planes, tactical ballistic missiles, winged missiles and other "modern threats".
To increase the height and range of flight, the rocket is equipped with a two -pulled solid fuel rocket engine. In addition, the ammunition uses Hit-To-Kill technology, intercepting threats due to kinetic energy based on the body contact with the body. When the threat is detected, the rocket is started from the starting unit and is given to the target with the help of a board radar and a guidance system.
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