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US Navy arming warships with Patriot missiles to counter China's hypersonic threat

The U.S. Navy will integrate the Patriot missile into its Aegis combat system. This marks the first time the weapon will be fielded at sea. The move aims to counter China's hypersonic weapons. The PAC-3 MSE interceptors offer enhanced defense for Navy destroyers. Production of the Patriot missile is set to triple.

21 Apr 2026 11:21 pm