Missiles are flying across the Middle East — and the air defense price tag is getting heavier

The MIM-104 Patriot system has been a key air defense system in the Middle East. US Army photo by Sgt. David Rincon The Middle East has been locked in a widening air defense battle as Iran continues to fire missiles across the region. Almost every ballistic missile requires a multimillion-dollar interceptor, sometimes more than one. The US and its allies have already intercepted hundreds of Iranian missiles. Iranian missiles and drones are flying across the Middle East, forcing the US, Isra...