Event Brief
Army seeks sub-$1M Patriot interceptor option
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 3:06 PM ET
Summary: The U.S. Army is seeking a cheaper Patriot interceptor option costing under $1 million.
WHO: U.S. Army
WHAT: Seeking a more affordable, producible Patriot interceptor option costing under $1 million
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To address the need for a more affordable and producible Patriot option as adversaries seek overmatch through cheap drones and large numbers of ballistic missiles.
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