Patriot and THAAD supplies dwindle
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has revealed a sharp decline in U.S. stocks of intercept missile defense systems, due to intense consumption during the war with Iran. The number of Patriot missiles has decreased from approximately 2,200 to less than 827, and THAAD missiles from around 452 to fewer than 278, jeopardizing America's ability to effectively intercept ballistic missiles. This ongoing depletion increases the risks when confronting missile attacks and exerts pressure on the United States and its allies to rapidly rebuild their stocks, a process that takes years and could impact operations in the Middle East as well as their response to potential crises elsewhere.
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