Patriot missile
Coverage of Patriot missile in the Nexus archive.
- Lockheed to build cheaper Patriot missile to counter drone threat
Lockheed is developing a cheaper version of the Patriot missile to counter drone threats. The new weapon will cost less than half of the current flagship interceptor.
- EU defense remains heavily reliant on the United States
The European Union is facing obstacles in reducing its reliance on the United States for defense technology. The EU is attempting to develop counterparts to US-made systems like Patriot and Tomahawk missiles, F-35 jets, and Starlink internet.
- Trump Says GM, Ford to Shift Factories to Missile Production
President Donald Trump stated that General Motors and Ford will repurpose factory capacity to produce Patriot and Tomahawk missiles. The move aims to address dwindling US munitions stockpiles and explore licensed missile production in Europe and Ukraine.
- US drains critical missile stockpiles in Iran war as yearslong rebuild looms
The U.S. used over half of its Patriot missile interceptors during a 39-day conflict with Iran, depleting critical stockpiles and raising concerns about future readiness for large-scale wars. A CSIS report highlights the use of 850+ Tomahawks, 1,000+ JASSMs, and hundreds of expensive THAAD and SM-3 interceptors, with Pentagon officials denying shortages despite analysts warning of acute gaps.