U.S. Army Orders First New PAC-2 Patriot Missiles in Over 30 Years Amid Global Demand
The U.S. Army has placed its first order for new-production PAC-2 GEM-T Patriot interceptors in more than three decades, according to Raytheon. The $441.6 million contract, awarded quietly in April 2026, supports Operation Epic Fury against Iran. This marks a shift from recent Army procurement focused solely on newer PAC-3 MSE interceptors. The GEM-T missiles, while less capable than PAC-3 variants, offer flexibility when mixed on launchers. The purchase comes amid heightened global demand for Patriot systems driven by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, and concerns over U.S. stockpile sufficiency against threats from Russia and China. Raytheon also reported nearly $20 billion in Q2 bookings, including over $5 billion in GEM-T orders from international customers.
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