The main costs of the wars are for the replacement of weapons, about 29 billion dollars. The most sought-after advanced weapons whose stockpiles have been drawn are defensive missile interceptors, such as those launched by the Army's Patriot and THAAD systems, with a single Patriot interceptor costing millions of dollars.” —. Democrat-Gazette, October 29, 2026 ᅠ The US is burning through its most advanced defensive weapons at an alarming rate, leaving it vulnerable to other theaters. It is a strategic overstretch that weakens America's ability to deter its main adversaries. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.

The main costs of the wars are for the replacement of weapons, about 29 billion dollars. The most sought-after advanced weapons whose stockpiles have been drawn are defensive missile interceptors, such as those launched by the Army's Patriot and THAAD systems, with a single Patriot interceptor costing millions of dollars.” —. Democrat-Gazette, October 29, 2026 ᅠ The US is burning through its most advanced defensive weapons at an alarming rate, leaving it vulnerable to other theaters. It is a strategic overstretch that weakens America's ability to deter its main adversaries. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.