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Exclusive: US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ largely due to Iran war, officials say

August 27, 2026

A U.S. defense official said the military “definitely” doesn’t have enough Patriots to stop any possible sustained ballistic missile attack. It’s raising concerns about vulnerabilities in NATO countries to a potential Russian attack.

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