Patriot missiles are expensive. Rafael and its US partner Raytheon says they can fire the cheaper Israeli SkyCeptor from existing Patriot launchers. Will that tempt the US Army?

Israelis Push New Missile For Patriot Launchers: SkyCeptor WASHINGTON: The US Army is studying the Israeli SkyCeptor interceptor as an option for mid-tier air and missile defense, manufacturer Rafael told Breaking Defense. In Israel, SkyCeptor is fired from the David's Sling system. But Rafael's American partner on SkyCeptor is Raytheon, which makes the famed Patriot missile defense system – and the companies call SkyCeptor a "plug and play" weapon that can fire from existing Patriot launchers. They're planning a demonstration later this year. Read more » Breaking Defense 611 Broadway • New York, New York • 10012 unsubscribe