The soaring demand for Patriot missiles, from the Middle East to Ukraine

Core Impact Points

• The US has seen a dramatic decline in its Patriot missile stockpiles, from over 2,300 to around 800, since the Iran war began.
• Ukraine's inability to defend itself against Russian ballistic missile attacks highlights the urgent need for a fresh supply of Patriot interceptors.
• The US and its allies in the Gulf are concerned about their own stockpiles of Patriots, which could be exhausted in the event of renewed fighting with Iran.
• The shortage of Patriot missiles has significant implications for US national security and its allies, who rely on the system to defend against ballistic missile attacks.
• The US must replenish its stockpiles of Patriot missiles to meet the growing demand, which could take months or even years.
• The shortage of Patriot missiles also highlights the need for the US to invest in its defense infrastructure and develop new technologies to counter emerging threats.