The Wall Street Journal
The Patriot air-defense system is lauded by militaries around the world for its ability to shoot down deadly drones and missiles.
Now, a new version of a European weapon is set to challenge its dominance and test whether the region can wean itself off U.S. arms.
Europe’s so-called Samp/T has long been in the shadow of its American rival, which has secured far more orders and has proved itself on the battlefield. The system’s Franco-Italian maker says its next-generation model is better equipped to battle for orders.
