US Missile Stockpile Depleted After Israel-Iran Conflict: Alarming Gaps Exposed

The recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran exposed significant vulnerabilities in the United States' missile defense capabilities.

The US deployed two of its seven THAAD missile-defense systems to Israel and used 14% of its global THAAD interceptor stockpile to defend against Iranian missile barrages. Analysts warn that it could take years to replenish these high-end interceptors, raising concerns about US readiness for future conflicts. The conflict also highlighted Israel's heavy reliance on US military support and the high financial cost of missile defense.

Experts suggest that both the US and Israel urgently need to rebuild their weapons stockpiles to maintain deterrence and security.