The U.S. military is facing a severe shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, with current stockpiles reportedly at only 25% of the level required for potential conflicts. -This depletion, exacerbated by the recent defense of Al Udeid Air Base against an Iranian missile barrage and extensive aid to Ukraine,

Donald Trump is considering sending another Patriot air-defence system to Ukraine despite the US military having a shortage of missiles for the launcher.

The United States has about 25% of the Patriot air defense missile stockpiles remaining that are needed for the Pentagon’s military plans, The Guardian reports. According to the outlet, the depletion of the stockpiles led to the suspension of supplies to Ukraine.