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Pentagon Denies Missile-Defense Munitions Shortage Through 2030

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC · How we work

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Gen. Randy George warned the United States faces a missile-defense munitions shortage.
He blamed the shortfall on Patriot transfers to Ukraine, Israel usage, and a weakened industrial base.
The shortage will keep THAAD and Patriot stocks low through 2030.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the alleged shortages are false and strike capabilities remain intact.

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Gen. Randy George warned the United States faces a missile-defense munitions shortage.
He blamed the shortfall on Patriot transfers to Ukraine, Israel usage, and a weakened industrial base.
The shortage will keep THAAD and Patriot stocks low through 2030.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the alleged shortages are false and strike capabilities remain intact.