US Picks Poland to Host Patriot Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe
Servicing the missiles in the United States previously took up to two years, according to Poland’s defense minister.
TL;DR
- The United States selected Poland to host its European maintenance facility for Patriot air defense missiles.
- The Pentagon announced the decision on October 27, in coordination with Lockheed Martin and European allies.
- The facility will service Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles.
- Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden will play key roles in integrating the facility's supply chain.
- The PATRIOT is the U.S. Army's most advanced air defense system, capable of defeating aircraft and ballistic missiles.