The US military has depleted nearly 80% of interceptors for a critical missile defense system, raising concerns among senior commanders about dangerously low munitions stockpiles.
The stockpile shortage has also raised concerns among Gulf allies
Aug 05, 2026
04:05 pm
What's the storyThe United States military is running dangerously low on interceptors for its key missile defense systems, sources told CNN.
The military has exhausted nearly 80% of the interceptors, they said.
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