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Patriot, THAAD inventories plunge; Pentagon seeks $67 B refill

7/30/2026

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CSIS reported on Monday that U.S. Patriot interceptors fell below 827 units—a 65% drop from about 2,200-2,330 pre-war—and THAAD missiles fell below 278 units, a 38% drop from 452.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iran war cost $37.5 billion and that the Pentagon seeks $67 billion to replenish the systems.
Retired Marine Colonel Mark Cancian warned the low inventories could limit U.S. options against future threats from China or North Korea.

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CSIS reported on Monday that U.S. Patriot interceptors fell below 827 units—a 65% drop from about 2,200-2,330 pre-war—and THAAD missiles fell below 278 units, a 38% drop from 452.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iran war cost $37.5 billion and that the Pentagon seeks $67 billion to replenish the systems.
Retired Marine Colonel Mark Cancian warned the low inventories could limit U.S. options against future threats from China or North Korea.