Lockheed stuffs Patriot missile capabilities into cheaper alternative
Lockheed Martin introduced a cheaper Patriot interceptor as the U.S. and partner nations grapple with the exorbitant costs of shooting down cheap drones.
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1 sourceA new Patriot missile costs less than half the price of a regular interceptor, Lockheed Martin says
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3 sourcesDefense industry developing lower-cost Patriot interceptors to counter growth of cheap enemy drones
Lockheed Martin announces plan for lower-cost Patriot interceptors
Lockheed to make cheaper Patriot interceptors as air defense demand soars
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