By — Mike Cerre Mike Cerre By — Mike Alexander Mike Alexander Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/inside-the-race-to-build-patriot-missiles-as-stocks-run-low Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Audio Ukrainians are desperate for more defense systems to repel Russia's relentless onslaught of drones and ballistic missiles. For the missiles, no system is more valuable than the U.S. Patriot interceptor. But years of use in Ukraine and by the U.S. and allies in the war with Iran have depleted thin stocks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre has an exclusive look at the Patriot manufacturing process. Listen to this Segment By — Mike Cerre Mike Cerre By — Mike Alexander Mike Alexander
Inside the race to build Patriot missiles as stocks run low
In short
Patriot missiles, a crucial asset for Ukraine's defense against Russian drones and missiles, are facing a shortage of stocks. Patriot program has been in use for years in Ukraine and by allies in the war with Iran, leading to depleted stocks. Special correspondent Mike Cerre provides an exclusive look at the Patriot manufacturing process, highlighting the challenges and the need for increased production to meet the demand.
Key points
- Patriot missiles, a crucial asset for Ukraine's defense against Russian drones and missil…: Patriot missiles, a crucial asset for Ukraine's defense against Russian drones and missiles, are facing a shortage of stocks.
- Patriot program has been in use for years in Ukraine and by allies in the war with Iran,…: Patriot program has been in use for years in Ukraine and by allies in the war with Iran, leading to depleted stocks.
- Special correspondent Mike Cerre provides an exclusive look at the Patriot manufacturing…: Special correspondent Mike Cerre provides an exclusive look at the Patriot manufacturing process, highlighting the challenges and the need for increased production to meet the demand.