The production rate of Patriot was 350 missiles per year in 2023, supposed to increase to 550 by 2027.
“The production rate of Patriot was 350 missiles per year in 2023, supposed to increase to 550 by 2027.”
I think they’re trying to get from 550 to 650 interceptors, but even that is a struggle for a country that spent 30 years hollowing out its manufacturing base.
“”””The production rate of Patriot was 350 missiles per year in 2023, supposed to increase to 550 by 2027.””””
The current rate of Patriot missile production (in the U.S.) is about 550 or slightly higher, with 650 for 2027, the new Germany plant will also start producing the missiles.