US air defense missile supplies are dwindling due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. This poses a challenge to the Pentagon's preparedness to respond to potential wars and conflicts. The situation is described by The Wall Street Journal.
Interceptor missiles are becoming vital in the crisis in the Middle East, where the threat from Iranian missiles and drones is growing. The shortage could become especially acute following Iran's reaction to Israel, which could trigger a new wave of attacks. Standard Missiles, used to defend Israel and counter the Houthis in the Red Sea, are in high demand.
The Pentagon worries that its stockpile of missiles could run out faster than they can be produced, leaving the US vulnerable in conflicts. This has alarmed analysts and officials because the army is not prepared for such long wars.
The Pentagon has been faced with the challenge of increasing weapons production due to a lack of companies willing to invest in the expansion. They fear that the Pentagon is not committed to purchasing weapons in large quantities for the long term.
Let us remember that The Washington Post previously noted that the United States does not consider it advisable to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.
The missile stockpile situation threatens U.S. readiness in the Middle East and other regions and raises serious questions about the Army's ability to respond to a variety of threats and conflicts.
