#Arleigh Burke

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Navy Moves To Put Patriot PAC-3 Missiles On Aegis Destroyers

The U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to integrate Patriot PAC-3 MSE interceptors with the Aegis Combat System and is seeking funding for 405 missiles in fiscal 2027.

Key Takeaways

The Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to integrate PAC-3 MSE with Aegis.
The fiscal 2027 request seeks more than $1.73 billion for 405 missiles.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 23, 2026·via twz.com

A Mystery Launcher on USS Carl M. Levin Signals the Navy’s Growing Focus on Counter-Drone Defense

A newly spotted launcher on the destroyer USS Carl M. Levin has added to evidence that the U.S. Navy is accelerating efforts to give surface ships cheaper and more flexible defenses against drones and related threats.

Key Takeaways

A new launcher was spotted on the destroyer USS Carl M. Levin.
Its location resembles earlier counter-drone launcher placements on other Burke-class ships.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 11, 2026·via twz.com