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The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine

The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine

Greg Myre, Tom Bowman | Aug 4, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
The U.S. and its partners depend on Patriot interceptors to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. But Russia and Iran are firing their weapons at rates far higher than Patriots can be produced.
Here's how much the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will lingerHere's how much the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger
Scott Horsley, Ruth Sherlock, Tom Bowman, Danielle Kurtzleben | Jun 17, 2026, 9:23 PM UTC
With Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yetWith Iran deal, Trump told ships to 'start your engines.' That's not happening yet
Tom Bowman | Jun 17, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
There's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worseThere's growing disquiet in the military. The Iran war made it worse
Kat Lonsdorf, Tom Bowman | Apr 10, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC