Two PAC-2 Patriot interceptor missiles are launched at a Kratos Defense Firejet cruise missile surrogate target during the Patriot live-fire exercise as part of Valiant Shield 22. Air defenders from Charlie Battery, 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Battalion successfully intercepted the target at approximately 10:00 local time. The target traveled out to sea on a southeast track, then executed a 180-degree turn and flew towards the airport from the southeast. At this point, two PAC-2 Patriot interceptor missiles engaged the target in salvo mode, with the second Patriot launching three seconds af
The Patriot is an anti-aircraft and surface-to-air missile system that is designed to defend against incoming threats, such as enemy aircraft or missiles. It uses radar to detect and track targets, and then intercepts them using a guided missile. The Patriot missile system is widely used by the US military and other armed forces around the world. It is known for its effectiveness in intercepting and destroying incoming threats, and has been used in a number of conflicts, including the Gulf War and the Iraq War. These keywords can be used to discuss and understand the capabilities and role of the Patriot missile in modern warfare.
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