Lockheed Martin introduced the PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE) at the Farnborough International Airshow. This new interceptor integrates with the Patriot air defense system for less than half the cost of the current PAC-3 MSE model. The system reduces the high expense of using advanced missiles against low-cost threats like drones.
The company also debuted the MORFIUS X-Rotor, a reusable weapon designed to neutralize swarms of over 50 drones in a single mission. It uses high-power microwaves to achieve a low cost-per-kill. The system is compatible with various command-and-control platforms and does not require dedicated fire-control radars.