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800 rockets in 2 days in the Persian Gulf

800 rockets in 2 days in the Persian Gulf

According to data from The Economist, Gulf countries use more than 800 surface-to-air missiles in 1–2 days, a quantity exceeding the entire annual production capacity of the United States. This amount is sufficient to supply Patriot and THAAD missile systems.

Context

In the Persian Gulf, countries actively cooperate with the United States on the supply and use of Patriot and THAAD systems.

Summary:

Gulf states use over 800 air defense missiles in two days, while the U.S. can produce roughly that number in a year.