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How Patriot proved itself in Ukraine and secured a fresh future
What might have looked like an aging system not long ago now appears to be a workhorse that could be used for years to come.
By Jen Judson
Upgraded F-35 deliveries could slip to June 2024
The F-35 Joint Program Office says the upgraded jet is showing software troubles in flight tests, prompting it to push the schedule back.
RTX readies to test new air defense radar following US Air Force deal
GhostEye MR is a medium-range radar that can detect, track and identify threats including cruise missiles and drones.
US Army plans to grow Patriot missile defense force
The Army will grow its Patriot air and missile defense units, but it will take time as the service faces forcewide recruiting challenges.
By Jen Judson
Air defense ammo, Strykers among latest weapons shipment to Ukraine
The weapons shipment will be worth up to $400 million, and the U.S. has sent more than $43 billion to Ukraine since Russia launched its invasion.
Ukraine downs Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system
It's the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow’s most modern missiles.
Raytheon’s Patriot missiles arrive in Ukraine
The Patriot can target aircraft, cruise missiles and shorter-range ballistic missiles. Russia has used that weaponry to bombard Ukraine.
By Adam Pemble
China reveals new details of Raytheon, Lockheed sanctions
China announced the sanctions in February but gave few details then.
By Huizhong Wu, AP
Ukraine awaits US missile system after latest Russian strike
A Ukrainian air force spokesperson said that a Patriot air defense system promised by the U.S. was expected to arrive sometime after Easter.
Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training in Oklahoma
Soldiers from Ukraine have been training on the weapon system at Fort Sill since January and will soon deploy to Ukraine with a Patriot missile battery.
Demand exploding for Tomahawk missiles as US backs latest foreign sale
Australia plans to buy the latest version of America’s long-range Tomahawk land attack missile.
By Joe Gould