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Missile Shortage Threatens U.S. Defense | US News
The U.S. is in a critical missile crisis, with war with Iran draining stocks of Tomahawks and THAAD interceptors so fast that even with new funding, production won’t catch up until 2029 or later. Over 850 Tomahawks and 1,000 interceptors fired in just one month have left allies vulnerable—Europe’s Patriot systems are dangerously low—and the military may even divert weapons meant for Ukraine. Congress must act by October or risk halting production entirely. Despite deals with Lockheed Martin, rebuilding isn’t instant: factories, parts, and workers take years to scale. Simulations warn that in…
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