Middle East conflict: Can US interceptors keep pace with Iran’s missile fire?
US forces have intercepted hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles, but the cost of advanced interceptors is straining allied stockpiles. Analysts warn that Iran's sustained fire rate could deplete US and partner interceptor reserves before Iran runs out of missiles, highlighting a critical race between launchers and defenses.
US forces have intercepted hundreds of Iranian ballistic missiles, but the cost of advanced interceptors is straining allied stockpiles. Analysts warn that Iran's sustained fire rate could deplete US and partner interceptor reserves before Iran runs out of missiles, highlighting a critical race between launchers and defenses.
