The recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran exposed significant vulnerabilities in the United States' missile defense stockpiles.
The US deployed two of its seven THAAD missile-defense systems to Israel and used 14% of its global THAAD interceptor inventory to defend against Iranian missile barrages. Experts warn that it could take years to replenish these high-tech interceptors, raising concerns about US and Israeli readiness for future conflicts. The conflict also highlighted Israel's heavy reliance on US military support, giving the US potential leverage but also exposing shared risks.
The high cost and slow production of advanced missile defenses underscore the urgent need for both nations to reassess their stockpile strategies.
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