During a recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, the US expended a significant portion of its advanced THAAD missile interceptors to help defend Israel from a barrage of Iranian ballistic missiles. Reports indicate that up to 14-25% of the US’s global THAAD stockpile was used, raising concerns about the ability to respond to future threats. Saudi Arabia reportedly refused a US request to provide additional interceptors, highlighting shifting regional alliances and complicating US defense efforts. Defense analysts warn that it could take years and billions of dollars to replenish these critical missile defenses. The episode underscores both Israel’s reliance on US military support and the vulnerability of US and allied missile defense stockpiles to large-scale attacks.
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