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As the Iran conflict continues, Gulf states warn their interceptor stocks are dwindling while the US and partners press to replenish air defenses; officials note Iran’s missile and drone output remains high, and some analysts say rebuilding munitions could take years, with high-end systems like THAAD and SM-3 under pressure even as allies widen defense efforts.
Gulf states have asked the US to replenish depleted air-defense interceptors after Iranian strikes, but Washington reportedly pushed back, citing stretched production. UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and others have faced extensive missile and drone attacks; even as interception rates are high, interceptor stocks are costly and slow to replenish, with basing requests tied to broader defense commitments.
Ukraine is deploying low-cost, homegrown drone interceptors like the Sting to effectively counter Russian suicide drones, emphasizing rapid production, adaptability, and layered defense systems to enhance air security amidst ongoing conflict.
The US is facing depleted missile stockpiles due to extensive aid to Israel amid ongoing conflicts, prompting a request for over $3.5 billion in emergency funding to replenish interceptors like THAAD and SM-3, with plans to expand production and strengthen supply chains by 2026.
Israel's missile interception system is under strain as it intercepts Iranian missiles, raising concerns about its ability to sustain long-term defense amid ongoing conflict, with both sides facing resource limitations that could influence the war's duration and outcome.