The Economist

Are Gulf states running out of missile interceptors?

The Gulf Co-operation Council ( GCC ), a six-nation club, bristles with modern air defences. Five of the six countries—Oman is the exception—operate the American-made Patriot system, which is equipped to handle ballistic missiles.
USA Today

Israel may run low on missile interceptors, putting US in a 'bind'

As Israel downs incoming volleys of Iranian missiles, a shortage of its missile interceptors could put both the United States and Israel in a bind. If the United States chooses to replenish Israel's missile interceptors, it would mean drawing from other ...
The New York Times

Will Israel’s Interceptors Outlast Iran’s Missiles? The Answer May Shape the War.

Israel has a world-leading missile interception system but its bank of interceptors is finite. By Patrick Kingsley Adam Rasgon Ronen Bergman Natan Odenheimer and Julian E. Barnes The reporters spoke to current and former Israeli officials about the ...
csis.org

The Depleting Missile Defense Interceptor Inventory

The prolific use of missiles and drones in the June 2025 war between Israel and Iran illustrated the growing role of these weapons in modern conflict. The significant expenditure of air and missile defense interceptors, especially by the United States ...