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U.S. Missile Defense Stocks Plummet | US News
The U.S. is dangerously low on critical missile defense interceptors, with Patriot and THAAD stocks plummeting to dangerously low levels—down from over 2,000 to just 759–827 Patriots and from over 450 to around 234 THAADs. Defense experts confirm the numbers, warning that fewer interceptors force commanders into riskier decisions. Rebuilding these complex systems won’t happen overnight, and the Pentagon is urgently asking Congress for $21 billion to restock. Meanwhile, defense contractors are already ramping up production to fill the gaps—because this isn’t just a Middle East issue: it’s a…
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