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Patriot missile system is a mobile, surface-to-air missile system designed to defend against aircraft, cruise missiles, and short-range ballistic missiles. It was first developed in the 1970s by the United States Army and later improved and produced by Raytheon.
The Patriot missile system was first used in combat during the 1991 Gulf War, where it was used to defend against Iraqi Scud missiles. The Patriot's performance during the war was initially hailed as a success, but later studies revealed that it had a lower success rate than initially reported.
In the following years, Patriot missile systems were sold and deployed to several countries, including Israel, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. The Patriot system has been used in several conflicts, including the 2003 Iraq War and the 2011 intervention in Libya.
In recent years, Patriot missile systems have undergone several upgrades to improve their capabilities, including the addition of new radar systems and the ability to engage drones and other small unmanned aerial vehicles.
The Patriot missile system is widely considered to be one of the most advanced and capable air defense systems in the world and it continues to be used by many countries.
