Pentagon plans $1.3 billion spend to expand Patriot missile arsenal Including Aid to Ukraine

The United States has received approval to nearly quadruple its acquisition of Patriot PAC-3 MSE surface-to-air missiles, according to the Pentagon’s budget plan for 2026.

The US Army plans to acquire 13,700 advanced missiles next year, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Estimates.

The plan outlines a total expenditure of $1.3 billion on PAC-3 MSE missiles.

Additionally, $396.3 million has been requested through a special fund set up to provide aid to Ukraine, specifically for the procurement of 103 missiles.

In comparison, the Pentagon’s 2025 budget had called for 3,300 PAC-3 MSE missiles, marking a significant increase in planned missile purchases for the coming year.

By Aghakazim Guliyev