Patriot
Coverage of Patriot in the Nexus archive.
- Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
The Pentagon is pressuring the U.S. defense industry to accelerate weapons production to help replenish diminished stockpiles of munitions, especially following recent fighting with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg mandated that companies submit plans within 21 days to drive faster delivery schedules and expanded production capacity. This effort follows analyses showing significant depletion in advanced interceptors like Patriot and THAAD.
- Ukraine's paradox: It can now strike further into Russia, but its heart is still dangerously vulnerable
Ukraine can strike deep into Russia with long-range drones, targeting infrastructure like Wildberries distribution hubs and oil refineries, but its cities are increasingly vulnerable due to depleted Patriot interceptors, leading to civilian casualties from Russian missile attacks. Over 575 Ukrainians have died in the last two months from such strikes.
- Case registered over alleged piracy of Patriot
A case has been registered against alleged piracy of 'Patriot.' The incident is under investigation.
- Pentagon weighing options to license Patriot production to Ukraine: DoD official
The Pentagon is evaluating options to license production of the Patriot missile system to Ukraine, including domestic and international sourcing for units, their location, construction methods, and system variants. Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of defense for industrial policy, confirmed the assessment.
- Lockheed, RTX in ‘early’ talks for Ukraine Patriot production, execs say
Lockheed and Raytheon are in early discussions to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine, with Raytheon executive Tom Laliberty stating they are working with the United States government to assess feasibility and determine the best approach for Ukraine.
- Lockheed rolls out cheaper Patriot, MBDA showcases low-cost interceptor
Lockheed Martin unveiled a more affordable version of the Patriot missile system, while MBDA displayed a cost-effective interceptor based on its upgraded ground-launched ASRAAM missile. MBDA's new weapon can be integrated onto unmanned ground vehicles or unmanned surface vessels.
- 9 nations back Ukraine’s Patriot alternative, Freyja — and want it flying in a year
Nine European nations joined Ukraine in a coalition to accelerate production of Ukraine's Freyja anti-ballistic missile system, aiming for operational deployment within a year. The initiative addresses global shortages of interceptors amid ongoing regional conflicts and seeks to enhance collective defense capabilities through industrial and technological collaboration.
- Trump, EU Leaders, Congress: Inside Zelensky's Marathon Day of NATO Summit Diplomacy
Zelensky held high-level meetings during the NATO summit in Ankara, focusing on air defense, sanctions against Russia, EU accession, and defense cooperation. His key meeting with Trump included plans to license Patriot production in Ukraine and discussions on allowing Kyiv to strike deeper inside Russia.
- White House pays tribute to 'true patriot' Harambe the gorilla to mark ten years since he was shot dead
The White House honored Harambe the gorilla as a 'true patriot' on the 10th anniversary of his death. The tribute marks the incident where Harambe was shot by a zoo employee in 2016 after a child fell into his enclosure.
- US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds
The U.S. will need at least three years to restore munitions depleted during its 38-day Iran bombing campaign, with key systems like Tomahawk and THAAD interceptors requiring until 2030-2031 to replenish. The conflict cost $29 billion, and while the White House claims sufficient stockpiles, analysts warn of a 'window of vulnerability' for potential conflicts, particularly in the Western Pacific.