American Research Center: Yemeni Strikes Push Washington to Triple Production of Interceptor Missiles
Escalating Yemeni attacks on “Israel” and Red Sea operations place unprecedented strain on U.S. air defense systems
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The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) revealed that the U.S. Department of War is moving to significantly increase production of Patriot interceptor missiles, specifically the PAC-3 MSE variant, in a step that reflects the scale of attrition facing American air defense systems across multiple theaters of conflict.
Unprecedented Increase in Missile Production
The U.S. research center explained that the Department of Defense (the Pentagon) plans to raise annual production of these missiles from approximately 600 to nearly 2,000 missiles per year, in a direct response to growing operational challenges on the ground.
Yemen and the Red Sea at the Forefront of the Causes
The report linked this increase to the heavy expenditures borne by the United States in confronting Yemeni missile and drone attacks targeting “Israel,” in addition to military operations related to securing maritime navigation in the Red Sea, which have imposed continuous strain on air defense systems.
Ukraine Further Intensifies Pressure on U.S. Stockpiles
The center noted that ongoing U.S. military support for Ukraine—particularly in the field of air defense—has also contributed to the accelerated depletion of strategic interceptor missile stockpiles, prompting Washington to seek urgent production solutions.
Record Defense Budget on the Horizon
This trend coincides with a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to raise the American defense budget to approximately $1.5 trillion, a move that could represent the highest military spending in U.S. history, amid escalating regional and international tensions.
