Raytheon Co.’s low cost Patriot GEM-T missiles destroyed two target drones during a test conducted at White Sands Missile Range, NM. During the test, a Patriot Configuration-3 firing unit successfully intercepted two low flying target drones, destroying both targets. This test went smoothly as planned, with the ground equipment and radar seamlessly interfacing with the missiles, resulting in a near vertical intercept of the incoming targets. This test was an important milestone for the GEM-T missiles because it was in support of a full material release decision. Raytheon is currently under contract to the Army to upgrade 376 missiles to the GEM-T configuration. To date, 230 of the upgraded missiles have been delivered. The GEM-T is an economical, cost-effective upgrade for the Patriot PAC-2 missile that provides significant capability for countering the full range of air defense threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. It is available to both the US Army and approved international allies. The test was supported by soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery, stationed at Fort Bliss, TX. Raytheon is the prime contractor for the Patriot system and the system integrator for the configuration 3 system that includes the PAC-3 missile.