CBS News: US faces critical shortage of interceptor missiles, with stockpiles not expected to recover until 2030
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Key context: <p>Former US Army Chief of Staff Randy George warned of the shortages before the war with Iran began. The US is reported to have used up to 82% of its THAAD interceptors and 61% of its Patriot missiles. The impact of the war in Ukraine and delays in replenishing stocks are adding to the pressure, although the Pentagon denies the claims</p> <p>The post <a href="https://en.protothema.gr/2026/10/16/cbs-news-us-faces-critical-shortage-of-interceptor-missiles-with-stockpiles-not-expected-to-recover-until-2030/">CBS News: US faces critical shortage of interceptor missiles, with stockpiles not expected to recover until 2030</a> appeared first on <a href="https://en.protothema.gr">ProtoThema English</a>.</p> This development from en.protothema.gr highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Former US Army Chief of Staff Randy George warned of the shortages before the war with Iran began. The US is reported to have used up to 82% of its THAAD interceptors and 61% of its Patriot missiles. The impact of the war in Ukraine and delays in replenishing stocks are adding to the pressure, although the Pentagon denies the claims The post CBS News: US faces critical shortage of interceptor missiles, with stockpiles not expected to recover until 2030 appeared first on ProtoThema English.
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