The recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel exposed significant vulnerabilities in US and allied missile defense capabilities. The US deployed two of its seven THAAD missile-defense systems to Israel, using up 14% of its global stockpile of interceptors to help repel over 570 Iranian missiles. Despite these efforts, some missiles still penetrated defenses, raising concerns about preparedness for future large-scale attacks. Experts warn that replenishing these high-tech interceptors could take three to eight years, highlighting both the high cost and slow production rates. The situation underscores Israel's reliance on US military support and the strategic leverage this provides the US.
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