Why is PAC 2 now able to intercept ballistic missiles?
PAC-2 (Patriot Advanced Capability-2, including modern GEM-T variants) has been capable of intercepting tactical ballistic missiles since the early 1990s upgrades, not as a brand-new development. The "now" likely refers to its demonstrated performance in recent high-intensity conflicts (e.g., against Iranian ballistic missiles in 2025โ2026 operations), ongoing software/hardware refinements, or public attention amid current Middle East events.<grok:render card_id="ddf3ce" card_type="citation_caโฆ
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