strikeAug 5, 2026

US Faces Missile Shortage as Iran War Depletes Arsenal: Report

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The US military has used up nearly 80% of its interceptors for a key missile defence system with senior commanders warning that the Pentagon's munitions stockpile is now dangerously low.

Source: Vaishnavi Mishra — Read the full report

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Vaishnavi MishraBy Vaishnavi Mishra
The US military has used up nearly 80% of its interceptors for a key missile defence system with senior commanders warning that the Pentagon's munitions stockpile is now dangerously low. Stockpiles of key air defence systems have been particularly depleted during the war with Ira…

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