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U.S. defense firms adopt new missile strategy
The article addresses the crisis of intercepter missile shortages among U.S. forces, particularly the Patriot system, which in 2023 was significantly underproduced relative to consumption. Approximately 1,500 missiles have been consumed since the start of the war with Iran, leaving less than 1,700 in the American stockpile, while the cost of a single missile reaches around $4 million. In response, major American defense companies are moving to redesign their products and enhance manufacturing processes, in addition to forging partnerships with smaller firms to produce cheaper missiles at a faster pace to meet the increasing demand—especially given Iran’s advanced missile attacks that have forced U.S. defenses to launch large quantities of interceptors. One attack explosion resulted in the death of three American soldiers and injured over 100. This situation underscores the urgent need to boost missile production and improve U.S. air defense capabilities to confront the escalating threats from Iran.
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