Companies are surging Patriot missile production, but the demand from operators, and the West as it watches Russia and China, ...

The Patriot missile system is a complex piece of weaponry which requires similarly involved production. Several manufacturers are involved in each one.

"The Patriot is in high demand and used by U.S. allies," said William Freer, a research fellow at the Council on Geostrategy.

Several months ago, Russian forces managed to severely damage a MIM-104 Patriot air defence system radar station in Ukraine.

You could hear the motorcycles before you could see them turn on to the long driveway to the Vermont Veterans' Home.

The Patriot air defense system is capable of intercepting tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, aircraft and drones.