A UK media report says Saudi Arabia fired about 2,400 PAC-3 (Patriot-3) interceptors in the first 38 days after the conflict began, roughly 86% of an estimated 2,800-round inventory. By April last year Saudi had about 400 interceptors remaining. Other Gulf Arab states reportedly used comparably large portions of their missile stocks, underscoring acute regional military strain.

2026-08-08

A UK media report says Saudi Arabia fired about 2,400 PAC-3 (Patriot-3) interceptors in the first 38 days after the conflict began, roughly 86% of an estimated 2,800-round inventory. By April last year Saudi had about 400 interceptors remaining. Other Gulf Arab states reportedly used comparably large portions of their missile stocks, underscoring acute regional military strain.