The U.S. military faces a shortage of key air-defense missiles as escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe strain existing stockpiles. Standard Missiles, commonly launched from ships, are critical interceptors that have become central in countering missile and drone threats against U.S. allies, particularly in defending Israeli territory from Iranian attacks and preventing Houthi strikes on Western vessels in the Red Sea.

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US missile stockpiles drop as Middle East, Europe conflicts escalate: Report

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US faces air-defense missile shortage amid rising threats from Iran and allies, straining military readiness and budgets.

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