MIM-104 Patriot

The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary such system used by the United States Army and several allied states. It is manufactured by the U.S. defense contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of the system is known as the "Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target," which is a backronym for "Patriot". In 1984, the Patriot system began to replace the Nike Hercules system as the U.S. Army's primary high to medium air defense (HIMAD) system and the MIM-23 Hawk system as the U.S. Army's medium tactical air defense system. In addition to these roles, Patriot has been given a function in the U.S. Army's anti-ballistic missile (ABM) system. As of 2016, the system is expected to stay fielded until at least 2040.
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Latest missile hit on Ukraine medical facility leaves rescuers searching through night

Latest missile hit on Ukraine medical facility leaves rescuers searching through night

A devastating strike hit a medical facility in south-eastern Ukraine leaving multiple casualties. Emergency teams work non-stop to find survivors while local officials report rising death numbers

Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 10:43 AM  •  1277 views
Ukraine leader suggests using Russian money for new air defense systems

Ukraine leader suggests using Russian money for new air defense systems

Ukraine needs more Patriots to protect its skies from Russian attacks‚ with recent missile strike hitting medical facility in Zaporizhzhia. President suggests using frozen Russian funds to pay for defense upgrades

Society, Politics • December 10 2024 , 09:35 PM  •  957 views
Romanian election shocker: Will Black Sea region see big political changes?

Romanian election shocker: Will Black Sea region see big political changes?

A pro-russian candidate wins first round of Romanian presidential vote changing regional politics. Three EU countries near Ukraine might form an unexpected alliance that could affect military support

Economics, Politics • December 6 2024 , 09:10 AM  •  825 views
Three Bulgarians face court over secret military base tracking scheme in Germany

Three Bulgarians face court over secret military base tracking scheme in Germany

A group of Bulgarian citizens stands trial in London for allegedly spying on a US military facility in Germany. The case involves tracking of Ukrainian soldiers and usage of high-tech surveillance tools

Politics • December 3 2024 , 11:43 PM  •  1069 views
Saudi Arabia changes course on US defense deal as Middle East dynamics shift

Saudi Arabia changes course on US defense deal as Middle East dynamics shift

Saudi Arabia steps back from major US defense treaty talks‚ now seeking simpler military partnership. Changes come as regional situation affects Saudi-Israel normalization plans

Society, Politics • November 29 2024 , 04:44 PM  •  1452 views
German air defense systems heading back to Poland: What's behind this move?

German air defense systems heading back to Poland: What's behind this move?

Germany plans to send its Patriot defense systems back to Poland early next year. This re-deployment aims to shield key supply routes that help Ukraine get needed materials

Society, Politics • November 29 2024 , 04:40 PM  •  1335 views
Inside look: Why military aid to Ukraine faces real-world limits

Inside look: Why military aid to Ukraine faces real-world limits

Recent US decision to send long-range missiles to Ukraine brings attention to deeper issues. Limited resources and production capacity show why military support faces practical constraints

Economics, Politics • November 21 2024 , 08:46 PM  •  4047 views
US military aid math shows hard truth about Ukraine's defense capabilities

US military aid math shows hard truth about Ukraine's defense capabilities

Latest US decision to send long-range missiles to Ukraine raises questions about military support effectiveness. Numbers show significant gaps between available resources and actual battlefield needs

Economics, Politics • November 21 2024 , 05:45 PM  •  611 views
Trump's return sparks questions about future US-China relations

Trump's return sparks questions about future US-China relations

Trumpʼs upcoming presidency raises concerns about US-China economic ties and policy direction. Business connections and ideological differences create uncertainty in future diplomatic relations

Business, Politics • November 12 2024 , 08:56 PM  •  2504 views
Pentagon's new plan puts US contractors close to Ukraine's military equipment

Pentagon's new plan puts US contractors close to Ukraine's military equipment

Pentagon plans to send US contractors to Ukraine for maintaining advanced Western weapons. This move comes during political changes in Washington as Trump prepares to take office again

Economics, Politics • November 8 2024 , 10:17 PM  •  3244 views
Israel's unique missile tech draws attention after successful Iranian strikes

Israel's unique missile tech draws attention after successful Iranian strikes

Israel demonstrates effective use of air-launched ballistic missiles against Iranian facilities. This rare weapon system‚ used by only three countries worldwide shows promise in modern warfare

Politics, Science • November 4 2024 , 02:36 PM  •  2248 views