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Patriot Missiles Running Low: Wars Drain Arsenals
Global demand for the sophisticated air defense system has surged, severely depleting interceptor stockpiles in the U.S. and Gulf states, with individual missiles costing up to $5 million.
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Patriot Stockpiles Running Low: US Left with Fewer Than 850 Interceptors
Explosive demand and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have drained American and allied arsenals, while production cannot keep pace with consumption.