The Army has set new plans to triple annual spending on Patriot Modifications in fiscal year 2027 as part of a $3 billion increase over five years to improve the capability and readiness of the air defense system, a 174% hike compared to the current future years defense program. The Army’s FY-25 budget request forecasts a $1.8 billion requirement for Patriot Modifications in FY-27, $1.3 billion more than the $502 million the Army anticipated for the same year as part...
