Patriot air defense system – The Defense Post

May- 2026 -

7 May

Switzerland Approaches Suppliers for Air Defense Systems as Patriot Delayed

Switzerland has approached manufacturers from four countries to inquire about air defense systems it is considering procuring amid delays in the delivery of the Patriot system.

Apr- 2026 -

15 April

Arms

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine Orders $3.7B in Patriot Interceptors From Raytheon

Raytheon has received a $3.7-billion contract to replenish Guidance Enhanced Missile - Tactical interceptors for Ukraine’s MIM-104 Patriot network.

8 April

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

A ‘Patriot’ Under $1M: Ukraine Builds New Low-Cost Defense System

A Ukrainian firm has begun efforts to develop a new defense solution it describes as a low-cost alternative to the American “Patriot” system.

6 April

Air

MIM 104 Patriot fired at the Exercise Talisman Sabre 2021

Bea Castañeda

MIM-104 Patriot: The Missile Shield Defending the Skies, Explained

Discover our guide to the MIM-104 Patriot, detailing its capabilities, evolution, and role in modern air and missile defense across global battlefields.

Jan- 2026 -

28 January

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

US Army Engineers Find Faster Way to Keep Patriot Air Defenses Online

America’s Patriot air defense systems may soon be kept online faster and cheaper, thanks to US Army engineers at Tobyhanna Army Depot.

Dec- 2025 -

26 December

Europe

Inder Singh Bisht

Spain Procures Four Patriot Air Defense Batteries for $1.7 Billion

Spain has signed a $1.7-billion contract with Raytheon for the procurement of four Patriot air defense systems.

17 December

Americas

MIM-104 Patriot Surface-to-Air Missile System

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

America’s Patriot Air Defense Goes Full 360 With ‘Over-the-Shoulder’ Strike

Over-the-shoulder is a new Patriot capability, allowing interceptors to engage ballistic and cruise missiles from any direction, features vertical cold-launch missiles, extended range, and higher altitude.

Oct- 2025 -

8 October

Europe