WorldU.S. forces in Europe face ‘beyond critical’ Patriot shortage
U.S. and NATO officials told The Associated Press that American forces in Europe face a “beyond critical” shortage of Patriot missiles, largely linked to the war in the Middle East. A U.S. official said the military lacks enough Patriots to repel a sustained Russian ballistic attack, while its ability to stop even one missile is “very limited.”
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U.S. forces in Europe face ‘beyond critical’ Patriot shortage