👉 The Blair missiles, formally known as the PAC-8 (Patriot Advanced Capability-8), were a series of air-to-surface cruise missiles developed by the British Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force. Designed for early warning and precision strike capabilities, they were capable of engaging targets within a 150-kilometer radius with high accuracy. The missiles utilized a radar homing system, allowing them to navigate autonomously towards their targets without external guidance. Initially intended for use by the U.S. Air Force, the British government acquired and integrated them into their own defense systems, notably the Sea Ceptor surface-to-air missile system. Blair missiles played a significant role in modernizing the UK's air defense capabilities and were particularly effective against ballistic missiles and aircraft during the Cold War era.
