US moves Patriot missile battalion from Asia to Middle East amid buildup with Houthis, Iran
By LARA KORTE STARS AND STRIPES •
April 11, 2025
The Army recently transferred a Patriot battalion from Indo-Pacific Command to the Central Command area of operations as the U.S. builds up its defenses in the Middle East. (Kenneth Boyton/U.S. Air Force)
U.S. Patriot missile defense systems were recently moved from Asia to the Middle East amid ongoing fighting with Houthi rebels in Yemen and threats from their backers in Iran, the leader of Indo-Pacific Command told lawmakers this week.
Speaking before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, Adm. Samuel Paparo said the Army had transferred a Patriot battalion from INDOPACOM to the Central Command area of operations as the military builds up its defenses in the region.
Tensions have been escalating since the U.S. launched a fresh barrage of airstrikes against the Houthis last month, with President Donald Trump vowing to keep up the pressure until the militants halt attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
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