US Army shifts to multi-interceptor air defense architectures (Patriot, Enduring Shield)

The article describes the U.S. Army moving away from single-interceptor air defense systems toward architectures that can field multiple interceptor types across tiers (e.g., Patriot mixing PAC-3 MSE with PAC-2 GEM-T and pursuing LCI/Future Interceptor; Enduring Shield adding a 'Second Interceptor' beyond AIM-9X). This is a notable procurement/doctrinal shift aimed at scaling missile output, lowering cost per shot, and improving coverage from C-UAS through hypersonic threats.