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Germany faces long-range weapons gap amid Patriot shortages

Patriot missile shortages are straining air defence, while Germany’s IRIS-T is seen as insufficient for deep strikes.
WHO: Germany
WHAT: Global Patriot missile shortages are putting Germany’s air defence systems under pressure, leaving a long-range firepower gap for deep strikes.
WHEN: Jun 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: Germany
WHY: Patriot missile shortages are straining air defence and leaving Germany without enough long-range firepower for deep strikes.

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