The Armed Forces of Ukraine can receive the most modern version of the PAC-3 MSE anti-missile worth $4 million, which intercepts ballistic missiles at an altitude of up to 60 km

The new Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile interceptors may appear in service with the Ukrainian Air Force

) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) foranti-aircraft missile systems MIM-104 Patriot. This assumption is related to the features of the new military assistance package, which will be officially announced in the near future.

What is known

Today we wrote that the United States is preparing for Ukrainea long-term aid package worth $2 billion. It will include launchers for Hawk anti-aircraft missile systems along with ammunition, as well as two types of missile interceptors for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system.

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Judging by the content, the United States intends to strengthendefense capabilities of Ukraine for a more effective fight against Russian ballistic missiles. So, the package includes PAC-3 anti-missiles and Guidance Enhanced Missile (GEM-T).

Since this is a USAI program, thismeans that the ammunition will not be transferred from the Pentagon stocks. They need to be produced first. Therefore, there is a high probability that Ukraine will receive the PAC-3 MSE. This is the most modern version of the interceptor.

It contains a lethality enhancerenhancer) with dozens of titanium fragments. We have a separate material about this technology. MSE can also intercept targets at altitudes up to 60 km. The cost of one PAC-3 MSE missile is approximately $4 million.

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As for the GEM-T, it is an interceptor thatdesigned to destroy tactical ballistic missiles and is an upgrade of the PAC-2. There is also a GEM-C version for destroying cruise missiles. Both modifications have a new nose, and the GEM-T additionally received a new fuse.