Air defenders from Charlie Battery, 1-1 ADA BN and Air Force personnel pose in front of F-35 aircraft that were used as part of the Patriot live-fire exercise during Valiant Shield 22. 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 after the first. The interceptor missiles engaged the target approximately 35km off the coast of Palau at an altitude of 10,000 feet and spe
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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