According to a report cited by ChainCatcher from Jinshi, the U.S. Department of Defense has included more than $10 billion for Patriot missile purchases and the THAAD missile defense system in a $67 billion emergency supplemental funding request for the current fiscal year. The request allocates $5.75 billion for THAAD missiles and $5.57 billion for additional Patriot missiles. It also lists $1.9 billion for Standard Missile-6, $1.3 billion for Tomahawk cruise missiles, and $692 million for Precision Strike Missiles. The report said concerns have emerged over weapons stockpiles as U.S. military operations continue in the Middle East.
ChainCatcher, citing Jinshi, reported that the U.S. Department of Defense included more than $10 billion for Patriot missile purchases and the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, system in a $67 billion emergency supplemental funding request for the current fiscal year.
Of that total, $5.75 billion was earmarked for THAAD missiles, while $5.57 billion was set aside for additional Patriot missiles.
The procurement list also includes $1.9 billion for Standard Missile-6, $1.3 billion for Tomahawk cruise missiles, and $692 million for Precision Strike Missiles.
The report added that weapons stockpiles have become a concern as U.S. military operations continue in the Middle East.
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