Patriot missile batteries are a type of surface-to-air missile system designed to provide air defense against various aerial threats, including aircraft, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles. They are primarily used by the United States and several other countries around the world.
The Patriot system consists of several components, including the missile launcher, radar systems, command and control equipment, and the interceptor missiles themselves. The system is designed to detect and track incoming threats using radar, identify and prioritize targets, and engage and destroy them in mid-air.
The primary purpose of Patriot missile batteries is to protect military assets, population centers, and critical infrastructure from aerial attacks. They are capable of engaging multiple targets simultaneously and can operate in a highly integrated air defense network. The system is known for its mobility, flexibility, and effectiveness against a wide range of threats.
However, it appears they are unable to defend against the hypersonic Russian missiles. Let's see if we can make a rule that the Russians cannot use hypersonic missiles to make things fair.