Military
Pentagon Faces 'Race of Attrition' as Interceptor Stockpiles Run Low
The U.S. military's finite supply of missile interceptors is being depleted faster than it can be replenished, exposing a critical vulnerability in American air defense capabilities.
Key Takeaways
- U.S. interceptor missiles cost $2-4 million each while adversary drones cost as little as $10,000
- Production lines cannot surge fast enough to replace interceptors consumed in recent operations
- The shortage has serious implications for potential Pacific theater conflicts
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