The Iran war that began in February 2026 has exposed a specific weakness in Gulf defense planning: the region possesses advanced missile-defense systems, but not necessarily a cost-effective means of sustaining them through protracted operations. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman have invested heavily in Patriot, THAAD, and other high-end systems. Nevertheless, a conflict involving a…
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