Patriot Missile System Explained: US Air-Defense Shield

Name: Patriot Missile System Explained US Air-Defense Shield
Uploaded: 2025-06-28 13:41:12
Duration: 69 s
Description: The Patriot system uses advanced radar and PAC‑3 hit-to-kill missiles to intercept aerial threats, forming a critical defense component .

The US Patriot air-defense system is a highly mobile, radar-guided missile defense network used by America and 19 allies to detect and destroy aircraft, drones, and ballistic missiles with hit-to-kill PAC‑3 interceptors.

Featuring phased-array radar, mobile launchers, and seamless integration with systems like THAAD and IBCS, Patriot offers a layered, combat-proven shield, though each interceptor costs around $4–6 million.

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