Dossier
US Patriot missiles
Coverage of US Patriot missiles in the Nexus archive.
- Ukraine’s cheaper version of Patriots
Ukraine has developed a low-cost alternative to US Patriot missiles, costing $700,000 and using infrared guidance, to address a shortage caused by high overseas demand for Patriots. US stockpiles are strained due to the Iran war, with production expected to triple by 2030. Russian missile attacks provide Ukraine with testing opportunities for its surface-to-air systems.