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The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway
Defense NewsThursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.
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What happened
After years of a Patriot monopoly, new anti-ballistic alternatives are emerging. Officials hope to see some of them on the battlefield by the end of 2026.
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Conflict reporting clarifies risk, escalation paths, and what civilians and markets are pricing in.
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Defense News published: The arms race for cheaper anti-ballistic weapons is underway
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