During the recent 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, the United States used up about a quarter of its advanced THAAD missile interceptors to help defend Israel from Iranian missile barrages. This rapid depletion has exposed a significant gap in the US missile defense stockpile, with experts warning it could take years and billions of dollars to replenish. The situation was further complicated when Saudi Arabia refused US requests to provide additional missile interceptors to support Israel. The episode highlights both Israel’s heavy reliance on US military support and the vulnerability of US missile reserves in the face of large-scale conflicts. Defense analysts are now urging urgent action to rebuild these critical stockpiles to maintain readiness for future threats.
اس عام گفتگو جواب دینے والے پہلے شخص بنیں۔
