Patriot missile
Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors as air defense demand soars
The new PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector, or ACE, missile would cost less than half as much as its PAC-3 MSE interceptors, which cost roughly $4 million per missile
Eight dead, dozens wounded as Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles, drones
'Make them yourself': Trump gives Ukraine Patriot missile license during Zelensky NATO meeting
NATO allies to invest over $40 billion in anti-drone capabilities, Rutte says at NATO summit
US in talks on Europe missile co-production, maintenance of Patriot missiles, source says
If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the US defense giants to ramp up production at home.
US Marine Corps deploys Iron Dome interceptors in Guam for China war drills
The US Marine Corps acquired the MRIC system, which combines an American radar and command-and-control system with trailer-mounted launchers carrying 20 SkyHunter interceptor missiles.
Russia denies strike on Kyiv monastery, claims fire caused by faulty US-made Patriot missile
Russia's Defense Ministry said that the Patriot missile could have misfired because it said Western countries had provided Kyiv with arms whose shelf life had expired.
Iran claims failed US missile struck Kuwait airport after saying Gulf bore 'clear responsibility'
This comes after Kuwait banished two Iranian diplomats and declared them persona non grata after Iran said Kuwait and Bahrain were directly responsible for the attacks.
Pentagon may be understating severity of US missile stockpile shortage - report
The Atlantic reported that Vice President Vance has discussed the issue with Trump, noting that a weapons shortage would be extremely detrimental to American interests.
Patriot missile may have exploded over Bahrain homes, injuring dozens, research finds
Both Bahrain and Washington have blamed an Iranian drone attack for the March 9 blast, which the Gulf kingdom said injured 32 people, including children, some seriously.
Iran threatens US, Israeli infrastructure over energy strikes
"If the enemy attacks fuel and energy infrastructure, all energy, information technology, and desalination infrastructure belonging to the US and the regime in the region will be targeted," Iran said.
US considering moving additional THAAD and Patriot air defense systems to Middle East, experts say
The additional systems, currently based in South Korea, would be relocated amid Operation Epic Fury to better protect US and allied forces in the region.
US to triple Patriot missile production in historic defense deal
In deal with the Pentagon, the defense contractor pledges to more than triple Patriot missile output
RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain
Patriot, short for Phased Array Tracking Radar for Intercept on Target, is a mobile surface-to-air missile system. It detects, tracks, and destroys incoming aircraft and missiles.
