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Patriot Missile Demand Soars

Updated 2026-08-04 18:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

The demand for Patriot missiles has surged due to increased firing rates by Russia and Iran. The U.S. and its allies are struggling to keep up with production.

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The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.
2026-08-04 18:01 UTC
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