Lockheed Martin has test-fired a Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor from a Mk 70-series containerized launcher and used it to down a mock cruise missile. A modular and scalable version of the company’s combat-proven Aegis Combat System called the Virtualized Aegis Weapon System, was used to execute the launch.This has the potential to be a game changer since this combination offers a valuable additional air and missile defense option for use in a slew of existing and future launchers, and not just on ships. In this video, Defense Updates analyzes why the test-fire of an Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptor from an Mk 70 launcher is a crucial development?#defenseupdates #PAC3MSEinterceptor #Mk70launcher Chapters:00:11 INTRODUCTION01:41 LOCKHEED MARTIN INSIGHTS02:48 PATRIOT PAC-3 MSE INTERCEPTOR 04:21 MK 70 PAYLOAD DELIVERY SYSTEM05:30 VIRTUALIZED AEGIS WEAPON SYSTEM06:50 ANALYSIS