Missile shortage forces US Army to return to older PAC-2 Patriot interceptors
The US Army has ordered Patriot PAC-2 GEM-T missiles after a thirty-year hiatus. This move addresses critical missile shortages driven by global conflicts and demand. Ukraine and several allied nations are also procuring these effective ballistic missile interceptors. Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are increasing production of various Patriot missile variants. These efforts aim to stabilize munitions supply chains for ongoing operational needs.