What Is the Patriot Missile System and Why Are Supplies Depleted Worldwide?
CSIS estimates 65% of U.S. Patriot interceptors were used between February and July as allies rush to replace depleted stocks.
- Ukraine is urgently seeking more Patriot interceptors to defend against nightly Russian ballistic missile strikes as supplies face critical depletion.
- Supplies of Patriot interceptors have been depleted by the Russia-Ukraine war and widening Middle East conflict, with CSIS estimating about 65% of interceptors expended between February and July.
- A newly produced Patriot battery costs over $1 billion, including $690 million for missiles, while individual PAC-3 interceptors are estimated at around $4 million to $5 million each.
- Last month, the Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $58.6 billion to produce Patriot interceptors, though President Donald Trump cast doubt on Ukraine producing components.
- Six to eight countries have requested additional Patriot missiles to replenish depleted stocks, while 19 countries currently operate the system slated to remain in service through 2048.
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Ukraine desperately lacks the coveted Patriot defense missiles, but now it is "less likely" that regular allies will come to the rescue, says a European diplomat.
Germany has agreed to help Ukraine in air defense, but the decisive "patriot" interceptors are scarce. The Federal Government is looking for supplies worldwide - with little success so far. By C. Buckenmaier and C. Nagel.
The Independent
The Independent (US)What are Patriot missiles – and why are supplies dwindling worldwide?
First used in the 1991 Gulf War, the US Patriot air defence system has seen demand spike sharply this year
Ukraine is running out of Patriot missiles – and Germany is reaching its limits when it comes to deliveries. While Europe is fighting, Washington is creating new uncertainty.
Deutsche Welle
INTELLINEWSRussia is putting Ukraine under pressure with ballistic missiles, but Kyyiv is missing Patriot interceptors. Own production and European alternatives need time. How realistic is the way out of dependency?
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