An effective layered defense incorporates a wide-range of sensors to detect and track threat missiles through all phases of their trajectory. Satellites and a family of land-and sea-based radars provide worldwide sensor coverage.
Quick Facts Mobility Road-mobile Role Patriot fire control radar Deployment Germany, Greece, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Poland, Qatar, Romania
Quick Facts Role and Mobility Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance; Air-mobile Targets Ballistic Missiles Range 3,900 miles (6,500 km) unrefueled Sensors
Quick Facts Mobility Stationary Role Provide detection and tracking of ballistic missiles and interceptors, and classification of space objects Frequency