Missile defense
System that destroys attacking missiles
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| 2025 |
Sky Bow
Six new TK-3 missile battery bases expected to be completed.
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| February 7 2025 |
MIM-104 Patriot
Raytheon's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar successfully completes live-fire test, detecting and tracking a high-speed cruise missile and guiding a PAC-2 GEM-T interceptor to neutralize the threat.
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| January 28 2025 |
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A US defense official confirmed the transfer of 90 ex-Israeli Patriot interceptors to Ukraine via the United States, with additional system components to be refurbished and provided.
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| 2024 |
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A US Army Patriot battery located in Erbil, Iraq successfully intercepted and shot down at least one Iranian ballistic missile during Iranian strikes targeting Israel.
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| 2024 |
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PAC-3 MSE was integrated with Aegis and successfully launched from a Mark 70 Payload Delivery System VLS launcher at White Sands Missile Range.
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| October 2024 |
Iron Beam
Lite Beam adaptation displayed, capable of mounting on light vehicles to destroy drones, rockets, mortars, and IEDs with 10 kW power output and 2,000 m range.
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| June 20 2024 |
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The US government is set to announce the suspension of all Patriot missile and system exports until Ukraine has enough to defend itself from Russia's air attacks.
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| April 30 2024 |
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The Israeli Air Force announced the decommissioning of Patriot batteries within two months, to be replaced by more advanced air systems like David's Sling and Arrow.
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| April 5 2024 |
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A damaged Ukrainian Patriot launcher was delivered to the United States, with the exact circumstances of its damage not yet confirmed.
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| March 9 2024 |
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Video footage emerged showing the alleged destruction of a Ukrainian Patriot missile launcher convoy near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, reportedly struck by a Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile.
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| January 2024 |
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US government allocated funding to replace a donated Patriot battery to Ukraine.
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| January 2024 |
Iron Beam
Col. Nir Weingold states Iron Beam will be implemented in Iron Dome, with anticipated operational status by end of 2025.
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| 2023 |
MIM-104 Patriot
Lockheed signed letters of approval with six new international customers for missile exports.
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| 2023 |
MIM-104 Patriot
Switzerland contracted Raytheon for Patriot system, including 70 MIM-104E GEM-T missiles, 3 Tactical Operation Centers, 5 AN/MPQ-65A radars, and other supporting equipment for USD $1,225,368,567.
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| 2023 |
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Switzerland ordered 72 Lockheed Martin PAC-3 MSE missiles for CHF 300 million to complement their Patriot missile system acquisition.
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| 2023 |
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Aerojet Rocketdyne increased rocket motor production by 60%, from 70,000 in 2021 to 115,000 in 2023, including PAC-3 MSE rocket motors.
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| 2023 |
Iron Beam
Energy levels of the Iron Beam system were reported to potentially reach 100 kW or more, with the ability to focus a laser beam to the diameter of a coin at a significant distance.
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| 2023 |
Sky Bow
Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense announced plans to build twelve new bases for TK-3 missile batteries. Work on the remaining six batteries conversion began.
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| 2023 |
Sky Bow
Development work completed on Strong Bow I, a new BMD (Ballistic Missile Defense) missile with a maximum interception altitude of 70km. The missile features a distinct design from the TK-3, including a unique fuselage, nosecone, and propulsion system, and incorporates a domestically produced microwave power amplifier and Ka band seeker.
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| December 2023 |
MIM-104 Patriot
Lockheed Martin achieved its production goal of 500 missiles per year and was fully funded by the U.S. Army to build 550 missiles annually at its Camden, Arkansas facility.
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| December 13 2023 |
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Germany delivers its second complete Patriot battery to Ukraine after Ukrainian crew training in Germany.
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| October 2023 |
Iron Beam
Ministry of Defense and Rafael announce plans to deploy Iron Beam to southern border with Gaza Strip for testing during Israel-Hamas war.
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| September 5 2023 |
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Poland signed contracts for purchasing six complete Patriot batteries at the International Defense Industry Exhibition in Kielce.
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| August 9 2023 |
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Germany announces it will provide an additional complete Patriot battery to Ukraine.
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| June 2023 |
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US State Department approved potential sale of additional Patriot system equipment to Poland, valued at $15 billion.
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| May 2023 |
Iron Beam
Rafael unveils Naval Iron Beam designed for ship installation to protect against drone swarms and anti-ship missiles.
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| May 29 2023 |
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced successful interception of all missiles in two separate attacks, with Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat suggesting these were likely Iskander-M ballistic missiles.
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| May 16 2023 |
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Ukrainian Air Force claimed to shoot down eighteen missiles, including six Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles. A Patriot battery in Kyiv was reportedly damaged during the attack, but U.S. officials confirmed the damage was minimal and the system was quickly repaired and returned to operational status.
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| May 13 2023 |
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A Patriot battery allegedly destroyed at least four (possibly five) Russian aircraft over Bryansk Oblast, including a Su-34, Su-35, and two Mil Mi-8 helicopters.
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| May 4 2023 |
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Ukraine successfully intercepted a hypersonic Kh-47M2 Kinzhal ballistic missile using a Patriot missile defense system, marking the first confirmed interception of this type of missile, which was previously considered only a 'theoretical' capability.
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| April 27 2023 |
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The United States delivers a second Patriot battery to Ukraine.
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| April 19 2023 |
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Germany delivers its first Patriot system to Ukraine.
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| February 2023 |
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Lockheed Martin showcased integration of PAC-3 MSE missile with Mk 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) used by Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense.
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| January 20 2023 |
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The Netherlands adds a second Patriot launcher to its military aid to Ukraine.
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| January 17 2023 |
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The Netherlands announces it will send one Patriot launcher to Ukraine.
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| January 5 2023 |
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Germany announces it will supply one Patriot battery to Ukraine as part of its military aid package.
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| 2022 |
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Switzerland selected 5 Patriot missile batteries as part of the Air2030 BODLUV programme.
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| 2022 |
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Aerojet Rocketdyne opened a 51,000 square foot production facility next to Lockheed's Camden site to increase missile production.
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| 2022 |
Sky Bow
Conversion of six older missile batteries to Sky Bow III systems began, with completion planned by 2025.
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| December 2022 |
MIM-104 Patriot
First Patriot battery delivered to Poland, and Sweden received its final Patriot unit.
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| December 2022 |
Iron Beam
Rafael and Lockheed Martin announced a joint partnership to develop a laser defense system based on the Iron Beam project, aiming to create a system with combined solid-state lasers capable of generating up to 300 kW of power and targeting multiple targets simultaneously.
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| December 21 2022 |
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Biden confirms the United States will send a Patriot battery to Ukraine, noting it will take months to train Ukrainian soldiers to operate the system.
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| December 20 2022 |
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Biden administration announces $1.85 billion in aid to Ukraine, including a Patriot battery.
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| December 19 2022 |
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discusses potential Patriot missile system transfer with US President Biden, highlighting its protective capabilities.
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| April 2022 |
Iron Beam
Israeli Ministry of Defense and Rafael announce successful experiments shooting down drones, rockets, mortar bombs, and antitank missiles at White Sands Missile Range.
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| March 9 2022 |
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U.S. European Command announces the deployment of two Patriot air defense systems to Poland to counter potential threats to NATO territory.
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| 2021 |
Sky Bow
NCSIST completed their production quota for TK-3 missile systems ahead of schedule.
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| 2021 |
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Putin publicly cited US withdrawal from the ABM Treaty as one of America's post-Cold War grievances, stating that attempts to partner with the West had failed.
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| July 2021 |
MIM-104 Patriot
US Army deployed a Patriot missile battery during Exercise Talisman Saber in Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia. During the exercise, they successfully test fired Patriot PAC-2 interceptor missiles and intercepted target drones.
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| February 2021 |
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A Patriot battery intercepted a ballistic missile over Riyadh fired by Houthis during a Formula E race attended by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Diriyah.
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