Defense Mirror
The United States has reportedly restarted funding for the development of a new interceptor missile for the Patriot air defense system, reversing last year’s halt by the Biden administration.
According to defense analyst Colby Badhwar, who cited a U.S. Armed Forces budget document for fiscal year 2026, the Pentagon has allocated $152 million for research, development, testing, and evaluation under the Lower Tier Future Interceptor (LTFI) program.