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US Signs $58.6 Billion Patriot Missile Deal
The Times of India1h
THE BRIEF
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The United States has signed a $58.6 billion contract to procure Patriot missiles to replenish its dwindling stockpiles.
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The massive defence deal comes as the US faces heightened geopolitical tensions and an ongoing war involving Iran.
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The procurement aims to bolster national security readiness as the country manages low inventory levels amid global conflicts.