Air and missile defense systems that governments or credible outlets report as deployed abroad, including Patriot batteries and air-defense teams.
| Deploying | Host or area | Branch | Forces and personnel | Status | Date | Verified | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States |  Israel | 🛡️ Air and missile defense | United States: Patriot air and missile defense system; U.S. troops at bases in the region to Israel 1 Patriot system; troop numbers not stated | Confirmed active | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | Stars and Stripes Wall Street Journal |
 Sweden |  Poland | 🛡️ Air and missile defense | Sweden: Patriot air-defense unit to Poland About 100 troops Estimate | Announced or pending | Oct 6, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 | Euronews |
| United States |  Saudi Arabia | 🛡️ Air and missile defense | United States: Two additional Patriot batteries to Saudi Arabia 2 batteries Confirmed figure | Confirmed active | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | Axios |
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