US Picks Poland to Host Patriot Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe

The United States has chosen Poland to host its European maintenance facility for Patriot air defense missiles. This facility will service PAC-3 missiles, with Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden contributing to its supply chain. The decision was announced by the Pentagon in coordination with allies on October 27.

• The United States selected Poland to host its European maintenance facility for Patriot air defense missiles.
• The Pentagon announced the decision on October 27, in coordination with Lockheed Martin and European allies.
• The facility will service Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles.
• Germany, the Netherlands, and Sweden will play key roles in integrating the facility’s supply chain.
• The PATRIOT is the U.S. Army’s most advanced air defense system, capable of defeating aircraft and ballistic missiles.