The Pentagon is sending Patriot air defense missiles and 400 troops to Turkey. It's part of a NATO force meant to protect Turkish territory from a possible Syrian missile attack.
During a brief stop in Turkey, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told U.S. troops today that Turkey might need the Patriots. They are capable of shooting down shorter-range ballistic missiles, as well as aircraft.
During a brief stop in Turkey, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta told U.S. troops today that Turkey might need the Patriots. They are capable of shooting down shorter-range ballistic missiles, as well as aircraft.