Israel is retiring the Patriot air defense system after long dissatisfaction with it. But Patriot missiles have been crucial in Ukraine and elsewhere.

The U.S. Army for the first time has deployed Patriot missile launchers to this sprawling facility shared by commercial and military aircraft north of Manila.

The Israeli Air Force plans to bid farewell to its aging Patriot surface-to-air missile systems. In the coming months, the batteries will be replaced with more advanced air defense systems, reports The Times of Israel.

The Patriot weapon system, which has intercepted 19 targets, 9 of them in the current war, from 2014 to today, is now being replaced by a more advanced technological system.

Stand with objective reporting in Ukraine. Your support is critical. Join as a member Make a one-time contribution In a recent congressional hearing with the House Armed Services Committee, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin communicated the United States’ active role in encouraging allies to deliver Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine.

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