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US only Has 25% of Patriot Missiles Needed for War Plans, Guardian Reports

UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The United States paused Patriot missile transfers after stockpiles fell to 25%, citing recent Middle East operations and concerns over national defense readiness, officials said.

  • On July 8, 2025, following a phone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to deliver 10 Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine amid escalating conflict.
  • The promise followed a July 2 decision to halt larger shipments to Ukraine due to a Pentagon review revealing only 25% of required Patriot interceptors remain in U.S. stockpiles.
  • Recent heavy use of interceptors defending against Iranian missile attacks and Russia’s increased drone and missile assaults contributed to the depleted stockpile and urgency of shipments.
  • Air Force General Dan Caine called the defense against Iran's attack the largest single Patriot missile volley in U.S. history, while Trump stated, “We have to, they have to be able to defend themselves.”
  • The limited shipment and supply concerns imply U.S. cautious management of stockpiles to balance support for Ukraine with broader military readiness amid ongoing global tensions.
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militarywatchmagazine.com broke the news in Seoul, Korea, Republic of on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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