Declining stocks of Patriot and THAAD interceptors raise concerns over America’s defense readiness

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If hostilities with Iran resume, U.S. President Donald Trump could face a major challenge due to a shortage of advanced interceptor missiles. Defense experts say that the United States has used a significant number of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles in recent conflicts, putting considerable pressure on its stockpiles.
According to analysts, if a large-scale conflict erupts again in the Middle East, the U.S. will have to carefully manage its limited interceptor missile inventory. This could also affect America’s preparedness for a potential major conflict with China. As a result, the U.S. has accelerated efforts to increase interceptor missile production by awarding new defense contracts and expanding manufacturing capacity.