U.S. military commanders are deliberately allowing some Iranian projectiles to penetrate air defenses as interceptor stockpiles come under increasing pressure, according to two senior U.S. officials cited by NBC News.
With Iran having launched nearly 9,000 missiles and drones since the war began, commanders are prioritizing threats headed toward U.S. personnel—while accepting potential damage to runways, radar systems, fuel depots, and other infrastructure.
The strategy is intended to preserve limited stocks of Patriot, THAAD, and SM-series interceptors, which can take years to manufacture and replace.
Source: NBC News
With Iran having launched nearly 9,000 missiles and drones since the war began, commanders are prioritizing threats headed toward U.S. personnel—while accepting potential damage to runways, radar systems, fuel depots, and other infrastructure.
The strategy is intended to preserve limited stocks of Patriot, THAAD, and SM-series interceptors, which can take years to manufacture and replace.
Source: NBC News
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