The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/patriot-missile-defense-system/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:48:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Patriot missile defense system | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/patriot-missile-defense-system/ 32 32 US Patriot missile stocks in Europe ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-patriot-missile-stocks-in-europe-beyond-critical-due-to-iran-war-officials-say/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:59:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3886851 American defense, NATO, figures warn shortage of interceptors means forces unable to stop sustained Russian ballistic missile attack, would have to 'take punch after punch' like Ukraine

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]]> Switzerland in talks with Israel, France, South Korea to buy air defense systems https://www.timesofisrael.com/switzerland-in-talks-with-israel-france-south-korea-to-buy-air-defense-systems/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:25:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3849797 Citing delays in delivery of US-made Patriot batteries, Bern says it is looking to buy additional anti-missile systems amid 'deteriorating security situation' in Europe

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]]> Patriot interceptor likely behind Bahrain blast blamed on Iran, analysis shows https://www.timesofisrael.com/patriot-interceptor-likely-behind-bahrain-blast-blamed-on-iran-analysis-shows/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 07:50:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3784047 Open-source footage and satellite imagery show American air defense projectile probably caused March 9 explosion on Sitra Island, injuring 32, in bid to down Iranian drone

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]]> US approves $6.7 billion arms sale to Israel, $9 billion Patriot missile deal for Saudis https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-approves-6-7-billion-arms-sale-to-israel-9-billion-patriot-missile-deal-for-saudis/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:22:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3745223 State Department announces major weapons packages amid Iran tensions and Gaza ceasefire talks; bulk of deal will see Israel buy 30 Apache gunships and 3,250 light tactical vehicles

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]]> Zelensky says Israeli Patriot missile defense system is operating in Ukraine https://www.timesofisrael.com/zelensky-says-israeli-patriot-missile-defense-system-is-operating-in-ukraine/ Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:54:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3651302 Israel has denied supplying Kyiv with weapons, saying that the systems were American and returned to the US, which reportedly refurbished them and sent them to Ukraine

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]]> US air defense systems, naval destroyer help down Iranian missiles fired at Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-air-defense-systems-naval-destroyer-help-down-iranian-missiles-fired-at-israel/ Sat, 14 Jun 2025 00:35:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3572390 American officials say second destroyer to begin moving forward so it can be available if requested, as US shifts military resources in Mideast in response to the strikes

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]]> Patriot air-defense system based in Israel to be refurbished, sent to Ukraine – NYT https://www.timesofisrael.com/patriot-air-defense-system-based-in-israel-to-be-refurbished-sent-to-ukraine-nyt/ Sun, 04 May 2025 19:15:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541536 US made deal with Israel under Biden, report says, as Russia fires missiles, drones at Ukrainian cities several times a week; Israeli Air Force decommissioned Patriots last year

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]]> US transfers 90 Patriot interceptors from Israel to Ukraine — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-transfers-90-patriot-interceptors-from-israel-to-ukraine-report/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:36:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3470427 Axios says Netanyahu, fearing Russia, only agreed to return the mothballed system to the US after Zelensky refused to take calls from him regarding Uman pilgrimage

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]]> US confirms it’s sending missile defense battery, 100 troops to operate it, to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-confirms-plans-to-send-missile-defense-battery-troops-to-operate-it-to-israel/ Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:09:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3396553 Pentagon says deployment of THAAD system, associated crew of US military personnel, will help bolster Israel's air defenses following Iran's unprecedented ballistic missile attacks

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]]> US and Israel in talks to send Patriot systems to Ukraine — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-and-israel-in-talks-to-send-patriot-systems-to-ukraine-report/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:07:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3320903 White House working to convince Netanyahu that Russia's closeness with Iran justifies risk of fallout, FT reports, as Western countries make push for Ukrainian air defense

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]]> Patriot air defenses to be mothballed after decades of mostly gathering dust https://www.timesofisrael.com/patriot-air-defenses-to-be-mothballed-after-decades-of-mostly-gathering-dust/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:33:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3278792 Within two months, Air Force will replace aging US-made interceptor with more advanced Israeli systems, including Iron Dome

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]]> Jordan asks US to deploy Patriot defense system amid Hamas-Israel war jitters https://www.timesofisrael.com/jordan-asks-us-to-deploy-patriot-defense-system-amid-hamas-israel-war-jitters/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 11:27:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3139015 Jordanian army spokesman says 'drones have become a threat on all our fronts,' denies claims US bases in Jordan are being used to transport military equipment to Israel

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]]> Macron urges Europe to build own air defense, not rely on US-Israeli system https://www.timesofisrael.com/macron-urges-europe-to-build-own-air-defense-not-rely-on-us-israeli-system/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:54:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3036706 French leader warns against buying arms 'off the shelf' for a continent-wide missile umbrella after German purchase of Arrow 3 from Israel for Sky Shield Initiative

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]]> In 1st, Ukraine says it downed Russian hypersonic missile with US Patriot system https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-1st-ukraine-says-it-downed-russian-hypersonic-missile-with-us-patriot-system/ Sun, 07 May 2023 05:44:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3009835 Air force claims 'historic' event stopping incoming Kinzhal rocket; weapon touted by Putin as 'ideal' because so difficult to hit; 1st known use by Ukraine of the defense mechanism

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]]> Putin says West aiming to ‘tear apart’ historical Russia https://www.timesofisrael.com/putin-says-west-aiming-to-tear-apart-historical-russia/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2907137 President asserts his goal is to 'unite the Russian people,' declares that all US-supplied Patriot air-defense missiles deployed in Ukraine will be destroyed

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