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Patriot Shortage Threatens NATO | Philadelphia News
Patriot missile shortages in Europe are sparking alarm as NATO braces for potential Russian attacks — a crisis fueled by U.S. deployments to the Middle East, where Patriots have been heavily used against Iranian threats, sometimes at the cost of American lives. While Pentagon officials insist stockpiles are sufficient, Ukraine is urgently pleading for more interceptors to counter Russia’s advanced ballistic missiles. Experts note that planned transfers were disrupted by unexpected demand, leaving allies with expensive systems but little ammo. A new German production facility offers hope, but…
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