The recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran exposed significant vulnerabilities in the US missile defense stockpile, particularly the high-end THAAD system. The US used 14% of its global THAAD interceptor inventory to help defend Israel, raising concerns about the ability to respond to future threats. Experts warn that replenishing these expensive interceptors could take years, highlighting both the high cost and slow production rates. The conflict also underscored Israel's reliance on US military support and the strategic leverage this provides Washington. Analysts caution that the burn rate of advanced missile defenses in modern conflicts could outpace current resupply capabilities.
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