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The Houthis probed Israeli defenses with a ballistic missile, and Iran is likely taking notes
The first Houthi ballistic missile to reach Israel was not hypersonic. But Israel's air defense res…
Paul Iddon
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Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system almost didn't get built
Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system almost didn't get built because some IDF brass feared it …
Michael Peck
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Russian missiles that Patriots have beaten before are slipping through cracks in Ukraine's defenses
None of the Kinzhals launched in a massive attack were intercepted. Patriots can beat these, but Uk…
Jake Epstein
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Ukraine takes delivery of another Patriot air-defense system, as Russian attacks ramp up
The Patriot air-defense system has been a key request from Ukraine, to combat Russian attacks, but …
Sinéad Baker
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The US is rushing to get new Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine before Russia can destroy more targets
It comes as Russian forces launched a large missile strike against Ukrainian energy facilities on F…
Cameron Manley
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Ukraine's use of a Patriot missile system to down Russia's prized A-50 spy plane was 'historic,' said a US air defense officer
Ukraine used a US-made Patriot missile system to down a Russian A-50 spy plane in January, a senior…
Cameron Manley
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The US and Japan struck a deal to make more missiles for Patriots, which have proved crucial in Ukraine
Ukraine's success with US-made Patriot missile systems prompted US-Japan agreement in Tokyo to expa…
Hannah Abraham
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Ukraine faces rising questions over whether the F-16 and pilot it lost were shot down by friendly fire from a Patriot missile battery
A Ukrainian MP and several reports say initial findings suggest the F-16's crash may have involved …
Matthew Loh
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The US plans to halt some orders for Patriot missiles and give them to Ukraine instead: report
The US plans to halt existing orders for Patriot interceptor missiles and will send the weapons to …
Thibault Spirlet
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Iran's attacks on Israel suggest ballistic missiles are an overhyped threat
Iran's failed attacks on Israel show that ballistic missiles aren't wonder weapons that can win war…
Michael Peck
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Ukraine is killing Russian missiles with hand-me-down air-defense weapons the US retired decades ago
The MIM-23 HAWK surface-to-air system was first fielded in the 1960s and has long been considered o…
Jake Epstein
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Why Iran relies on ballistic missiles to threaten its adversaries
Iran's choice of ballistic missiles to strike Israel reflects decades of investment priorities and …
Paul Iddon
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Ukraine's Patriot kills of Russian planes and missiles have turned a US air-defense weapon with a troubled past into a hero
The decision to send Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine sparked debate due to its pa…
Sinéad Baker
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The US is said to be sending a second Patriot to Ukraine, where it's played havoc with Russian jets and missiles
Patriots have been hailed as a huge success in Ukraine, but Ukraine says it needs far more of the a…
Mia Jankowicz,Sinéad Baker
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US forces on Guam are facing a Chinese missile threat unlike anything else and need more air defenses with deeper magazines, Army officials say
US officials have long identified the need for more integrated air defenses in the Pacific to stop …
Chris Panella
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Israel is retiring its Patriot missile batteries. They could help a struggling Ukraine.
Israel is retiring the Patriot air defense system after long dissatisfaction with it. But Patriot m…
Paul Iddon
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Israel has never been impressed with its version of the $1 billion Patriot air defense system. Now it could offload up to 8 to Ukraine.
Ukraine has long coveted more of the $1 billion US-manufactured Patriot air defense systems.
Rebecca Rommen
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Iran's massive missile strike on Israel is just a fraction of what China could do
China boasts a massive, ever-expanding missile force that could make war in the Pacific devastating…
Chris Panella
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Ukraine's big strike on Crimea shows how its older missiles can take out Russia's most advanced air defenses
Ukraine's latest claimed attack on Crimea shows how its older missiles from the West can reach and …
Sinéad Baker
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Spain to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine amid mounting pressure from EU and NATO allies, report says
Spain has decided not to send any of its launchers for the Patriot system to Ukraine, however, El P…