Persian Gulf: 800 missiles in 1–2 days
According to The Economist, countries in the region consume more surface-to-air missiles than U.S. annual production
According to The Economist magazine, Persian Gulf states are using more than 800 surface-to-air missiles in 1–2 days. This exceeds the annual production capacity of the United States, where approximately 800 units can be produced for Patriot and THAAD systems. Within the Gulf, most of the missiles belong to the UAE and Qatar, indicating the region's countries' efforts to strengthen their own defense capabilities and reduce dependence on external supplies.
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The Persian Gulf includes the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Gulf countries are consuming over 800 anti-aircraft missiles in 1–2 days, exceeding the U.S. annual production capacity for similar quantities. This indicates the region's efforts to strengthen its defense.
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