The U.S. military, despite its technological edge, is facing a critical shortage of Patriot missile interceptors due to rapid depletion in conflicts with Iran and ongoing demands in Ukraine, exposing vulnerabilities in its defense manufacturing capacity. This shortage threatens not only U
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