America’s Patriot Air Defense Goes Full 360 With ‘Over-the-Shoulder’ Strike

[Starmix]

According to the report, the US Army is addressing one of Patriot’s most persistent shortcomings: its ability to engage threats outside a narrow forward arc.

The report also stated that a new variant, recently revealed by US Army officials, will be able to intercept hostile ballistic and cruise missiles approaching from behind, including threats that have already passed overhead.

The report added that this so-called “over-the-shoulder” upgrade significantly expands the system’s ability to engage targets from any direction, delivering full 360-degree coverage. Digital simulations indicate the new interceptors will have the range, altitude, and agility needed to transform how Patriot batteries defend critical areas.

The report said that the improvement is expected to narrow the gap with foreign counterparts that already offer all-around coverage and enhance the Patriot’s ability to counter modern maneuvering threats.

In addition to the report, the next-generation Patriot will utilize vertical, cold-launch interceptors, marking a departure from decades of angled-launch designs. Missiles eject upward before maneuvering toward targets, allowing engagement without the launcher having to rotate or reposition.

Source: NextGen Defense

 

[wisdom01]

The US Patriot air defense system just got a major upgrade, gaining 360-degree engagement capability with the new Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar, allowing it to shoot down threats from all angles. ¹

 

[Starmix]

This is an overwhelming update about America's Patriot Air Defense. The next-generation Patriot will utilize vertical, cold-launch interceptors, marking a departure from decades of angled-launch designs. Missiles eject upward before maneuvering toward targets, allowing engagement without the launcher having to rotate or reposition. It is a very high-tech invention of the scientists in the USA. Bravo, USA.