# US military faces ‘beyond critical’ shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe

https://mins.news/en/item/34914

- France 24, 2026-08-27 21:41 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20260827-us-military-faces-beyond-critical-shortage-of-patriot-missiles-in-europe

> The US military is critically short of Patriot missile interceptors in Europe as the war with Iran depletes stocks, according to US and NATO officials. The gap is prompting concern over NATO’s ability to defend against a possible Russian ballistic missile attack, although officials said no such assault is imminent.

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