Patriot system

The Patriot system is an advanced American-made surface-to-air missile platform designed to intercept ballistic threats, drones, and aircraft. While it serves as a critical, high-end defensive asset for the United States and various international partners, including Gulf nations, its high cost and production scale have sparked comparisons to more affordable modern drone technology. Recent usage in active conflicts has strained global inventories, highlighting the challenges of maintaining such complex interceptors for large-scale air defense.