US defense and NATO officials said advanced missile-interceptor stocks for US forces in Europe have fallen to an "extremely critical" level, with Patriot interceptors the most concerning. Some European inventories were redeployed to the Middle East, and US forces and regional allies have heavily expended interceptors against Iranian drones and missiles.

2026-08-28

US defense and NATO officials said advanced missile-interceptor stocks for US forces in Europe have fallen to an "extremely critical" level, with Patriot interceptors the most concerning. Some European inventories were redeployed to the Middle East, and US forces and regional allies have heavily expended interceptors against Iranian drones and missiles.