Latest "patriot missile battery" stories

An F-22 Raptor with the 90th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, lands at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, July 26, 2022. This enhanced posture shows NATO’s commitment to readiness which promotes regional security and stability. (Airman 1st Class Cedrique Oldaker/Air Force)

NATO fortifies Eastern Europe’s defenses under new ‘air shielding’ mission

Stronger air and missile defenses will remain in place in Eastern Europe for the long run, a NATO official said last month.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Two Army Patriot missile batteries dispatched to Poland

U.S. European Command said the Patriots would “proactively” counter “any potential threat” to U.S. and NATO forces.

By Kyle Rempfer

13 months ago

‘Got to fix that’: Some unit ops tempos higher than peaks of Afghan, Iraq wars, Army chief says

The comments made by Gen. James C. McConville were specifically pointed at air defense artillery units, as well as armored brigade combat teams.

By Kyle Rempfer

2 years ago

Army looks to ease burden on missile defense soldiers

The Army is trying to ease the burden on its frequently deployed air and missile defense soldiers, as well as address what some lawmakers call a “modern-day missile gap" facing troops.

By Kyle Rempfer

3 years ago

The Army will need new units to man new weapons systems

Changing the ways of warfare may pose a need for different types of units.

3 years ago

US military may send missile defense batteries to the Middle East in wake of Iran strike

“There has always been a supply and demand problem when it comes to U.S. air and missile defenses. We have 15 battalions of Patriot defenses, for example, deployed in at least 10 countries and territories around the world."

By Shawn Snow

3 years ago