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Israel Online · Sep 15, 2026

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U.S. Faces Major Missile Shortfalls After Iran War The U.S. military is facing significant shortages of advanced missiles and air-defense interceptors following months of fighting with Iran, according to recent assessments and a new U.S. government watchdog report. Analysts estimate that rebuilding inventories of key systems, including Patriot and THAAD interceptors, could take several years at current production rates. The shortages have raised concerns about U.S. readiness for other potential conflicts as the Pentagon pushes manufacturers to accelerate production.

*U.S. Faces Major Missile Shortfalls After Iran War* The U.S. military is facing significant shortages of advanced missiles and air-defense interceptors following months of fighting with Iran, according to recent assessments and a new U.S. government watchdog report. Analysts estimate that rebuilding inventories of key systems, including Patriot and THAAD interceptors, could take several years at current production rates. The shortages have raised concerns about U.S. readiness for other potential conflicts as the Pentagon pushes manufacturers to accelerate production.

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