NATO concerns over missile defense gaps
An official from the U.S. Department of Defense and NATO revealed that the U.S. military's missile interception systems are facing a severe shortage, particularly the Patriot system, due to intense consumption during confrontations with Iran. This raises concerns about the vulnerability of European defenses in the event of a potential Russian attack. While NATO denied the existence of a shortage, U.S. stocks are under significant pressure, having produced only about 600 missiles in 2023. Each missile costs around $4 million, and since the start of the war, 1,500 missiles have been consumed, leaving fewer than 1,700 in stock. This situation raises fears about the limited capacity of the United States and NATO to intercept large-scale missile attacks, especially given Iran's evolving military capabilities and increasing Russian threats.
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