Persian Gulf buys anti-aircraft missiles

According to recent data, Persian Gulf states spend more than 800 surface-to-air missiles, including Patriot and THAAD, in just one or two days—more than the United States is capable of producing in an entire year. For comparison, the U.S. produces about 800 units of these systems annually, which is sufficient to meet its own defense needs but significantly less than the demand in Persian Gulf countries. This gap reflects the rapid growth of defense investments in the region and the increasing demand for high-tech weapons.

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The U.S. and its allies use Patriot and THAAD systems as part of strategic defense, but the Persian Gulf region is actively expanding its military capabilities through foreign arms supplies.