Pentagon Faces Air Defense Missile Shortage Amid Rising Global Demand
United States | Israel
The Wall Street Journal has reported a concerning shortage of air defense missiles within the Pentagon due to an increasing global demand. This shortage has raised internal fears at the Pentagon about the depletion of its interceptor missile stockpile, which could jeopardize U.S. interests, particularly in the Pacific region.
In response to escalating regional tensions, the Pentagon recently deployed its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to Israel, aiming to bolster Israel’s air defenses amid heightened hostilities with Iran. According to Pentagon spokesperson Patrick Ryder, President Joe Biden directed Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to authorize the deployment of a THAAD battery along with a U.S. military crew to Israel. This move follows unprecedented Iranian attacks on Israel, first on April 13 and again on October 1, underscoring the commitment of the U.S. to support Israeli defense capabilities amid an evolving security landscape.
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