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August 9, 2023 | International, Land

US Army plans to grow Patriot missile defense force

The Army will grow its Patriot air and missile defense units, but it will take time as the service faces forcewide recruiting challenges.

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/08/08/us-army-plans-to-grow-patriot-missile-defense-force/

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