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Patriot Missile Drawdown Raises U.S. Readiness Concerns
Key Takeaways
- CSIS estimates the U.S. used about 65% of its pre-war Patriot interceptor inventory during the Iran conflict.
- The analysis says THAAD inventories also declined by about 38%, leaving an estimated 234 to 278 interceptors.
- The main strategic concern is readiness for another major contingency before missile stocks are rebuilt.
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