During a Pentagon briefing, Gen. Dan Caine revealed that the recent Iranian missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar marked the largest single engagement of US Patriot air defense systems in history. Around 44 US soldiers, along with Qatari forces, successfully defended the base using Patriot batteries deployed from South Korea and Japan. While the exact number of interceptors fired remains classified, all incoming missiles were intercepted, resulting in no casualties or damage to the base. The successful defense highlights the Patriot system's improved effectiveness, contrasting past controversies.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.