The Patriot system did not have an easy birth.

The upgraded Patriot system can also destroy incoming aircraft and cruise missiles.

A major effort to improve the capabilities of the Patriot system was already under way.

The Patriot system consists of radar, a launcher and other components.

This program is intended to enhance the Patriot system, an air-defense, guided missile system.

Patriot antimissile systems had never been used before the 1991 war, and had a hard time stopping the attacks then.

The Patriot system is modular and highly mobile.

The Patriot antimissile system is a less advanced weapon.

During that period, he is believed to have stolen blueprints of the Patriot antimissile system and radar technology.

And by then, unless the Patriot system had been set up and was functioning, it would be too late.