Global decrease in Patriot System supplies
The American Patriot air defense system, in use since 1991, is experiencing a sharp increase in demand this year due to declining supplies of interceptor missiles. This is a result of the war in Ukraine and its expansion into the Middle East, as well as Iran's stockpiles being depleted in the European Gulf. The system is one of the most advanced, capable of intercepting short- and long-range ballistic missiles and cruise missiles, and it costs nearly a billion dollars per battery to produce. Despite its advanced capabilities, current stockpiles are significantly dwindling, with around 65% of missiles used since the beginning of the year and less than 850 missiles remaining in inventory. This situation has led the United States to approve the sale of additional missiles and to boost manufacturing efforts in Europe and Ukraine.
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