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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)
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US missile shortages and strategic shifts amid Iran conflict
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Latest: Trump outlines Middle East strategy and critiques Mexico trade
The Iran–Israel war that began in February 2026 has rapidly drained U.S. air-defense and long-range missile stocks. By late August, reports indicated the U.S. had exhausted nearly all ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles
US missile production surge expands amid inventory lows
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Latest: Pentagon signs seven-year deals to boost Patriot and THAAD production
Following the July 2026 $58.6 billion Patriot PAC-3 MSE contract, the United States accelerated a broad missile-production surge. This major agreement, which converts a prior $4.7 billion award into a seven-year contract
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation
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Latest: Marhanets drone strike kills infant; Ukraine hits Roskosmos facility
In late July 2026, Russia launched a large-scale barrage against Ukraine using over 70 missiles and approximately 280 drones. The strikes targeted Kyiv and several regions, including Dnipropetrovsk, Lviv, Kryvyi Rih, and