THE BIG PICTURE
The Remote Interceptor Guidance – 360 (RIG-360) completed the first phase of the Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) program. This is a critical milestone as the Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and PEO Missiles and Space, Integrated Fires and Mission Command (IFMC) team work together to deliver the first RIG-360 units to the field.
EXPERT PERSPECTIVES
“RIG-360 is a game-changing capability,” said Stu Chaffey, director of Integrated Air and Missile Defense Advanced Programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “RIG-360’s capabilities will allow soldiers to use the best weapon available on the Integrated Battle Command System (ICBS) Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) to eliminate incoming threats.”
WHY IT MATTERS
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Download free sample pages More informationRIG-360 is a missile communications device that enables 360-degree, in-flight communications for the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3) Family of Missiles within the IBCS. RIG-360 will support PAC-3 engagements and advances IAMD goals of pairing any sensor with the best available weapon system within the U.S. Army’s modern IAMD architecture.
WHAT’S NEXT
IFMC awarded the RIG-360 program a $114M definitized contract on May 9, 2025, another big milestone for the new program. This award reinforces IFMC’s commitment and support of the program.
Lockheed Martin is currently building a dedicated RIG-360 EMD production facility in Grand Prairie, Texas. This facility features state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing tools and centralizes personnel, process and equipment to drive speed, efficiency and innovation. The facility is expected to be completed in late 2026.
