The U.S. military is facing a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, with current stockpiles reportedly at only 25% of the level required for potential conflicts. -This depletion, exacerbated by the recent defense of Al Udeid Air Base against an Iranian missile barrage and extensive aid to Ukraine,

The MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile systems has proved critical in helping shield Ukraine from Russian attacks.