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U.S. burned through these weapons faster than they could make them

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The US used about a quarter of its supply of high-end missile interceptors during the Israel-Iran war, exposing a gap in supplies, and raising concerns about US global security posture. CNN’s Tamara Qiblawi reports.

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  • The U.S. military used over 100 THAAD interceptors to help defend Israel from Iranian missile attacks. 1m 24s
  • The value of these interceptors exceeded $1.2 billion and were used in less than two weeks. 25s
  • Current production rates are much lower than usage, with only 11 THAAD missiles commissioned last year and 12 this year. 1m 31s
  • Experts warn that it could take years to replenish the stockpile, raising concerns about U.S. air defense readiness. 1m 45s
  • The Pentagon asserts that the U.S. military remains strong and ready for any mission worldwide. 3m 6s
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