The U.S. Missile Stockpile Is Dangerously Low
The U.S. military is facing a critical shortage of defensive missile interceptors, particularly Patriot and THAAD systems, after months of sustained conflict with Iran, leaving American forces and regional allies increasingly vulnerable. This depletion, rooted in years of underinvestment
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