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Patriot interceptor shortage raises air-defense concerns

A U.S. Patriot interceptor shortage is depleting stocks and raising missile-defense concerns for South Korea and Asia.
WHO: U.S. Patriot interceptor stockpile
WHAT: Patriot interceptor shortage is depleting U.S. air-defense stocks, prompting concerns about missile defenses in South Korea and Asia.
WHEN: Reported Aug 9, 2026 at 7:27 PM ET
WHERE: South Korea
WHY: Heavy Patriot use in the Iran war is depleting U.S. interceptor stocks.

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