US rebuilding weapons stockpile could delay orders from allies

The U.S. Patriot missile stockpile is at 36% of pre-Iran war levels, according to defense inventory data. Allies including Ukraine and other NATO countries have faced delayed orders for Patriot systems as the U.S. prioritizes rebuilding its own defense inventory. The depletion reflects sustained weapons transfers to Ukraine since 2022 and constraints on domestic production capacity.

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