Patriot

Video footage from Ukraine's Air Command Center appears to show a MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system intercepting a Russian 3M22 Zircon hypersonic cruise missile during an overnight strike wave on February 15 to 16, 2026. According to AeroTime, the claim aligns with an official morning update from the Ukrainian Air Force, which reported that two Zircon anti-ship missiles were shot down or suppressed during the same attack window.

Luxembourg is weighing its options for long-range air and missile defense as it considers a European alternative to the US-made Patriot. The country's interest reflects a broader reassessment of air defense needs among smaller European states amid a rapidly deteriorating security environment.