US Navy Seeks Funding for 405 Patriot Ship Missiles

US Navy Seeks Funding for 405 Patriot Ship Missiles

The US Navy has reportedly requested $1.7 billion to procure more than 400 Patriot PAC-3 missiles, as global demand surges amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

U.S. Navy requests 405 PAC-3 MSE interceptors for destroyers

The request forms part of a broader expansion in munitions procurement under the $1.5 trillion defense budget. Funding for Navy PAC-3 procurement and integration has increased by approximately $1.6 billion compared with the previous year. The planned purchase marks a significant rise from fiscal 2026 levels, when only 12 interceptors were procured for the Navy. The increase reflects growing emphasis on missile defense capabilities in naval opera…

U.S. Navy Requests 405 Patriot PAC-3 MSE Interceptors

In the Presidential Budget Request published on the 3rd of April, the U.S. Navy has requested a buy of 405 Patriot PAC-3 MSE (Missile Segment Enhancement) interceptors to be utilized on U.S. Navy Guided Missile Destroyers (DDGs).