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Iran Conflict Drains Missile Defense Stockpiles Fast

Soaring ammunition cost turns Iran conflict into 'war of stockpiles'

Le Monde.fr2026.03.21Updated 15d ago
Soaring ammunition cost turns Iran conflict into 'war of stockpiles'

The daily interception of thousands of missiles and drones launched by Tehran over the past three weeks has put severe strain on already limited reserves. The situation is particularly critical for France, which is bound by defense agreements with several Middle Eastern countries.

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The daily interception of thousands of Iranian missiles and drones has severely depleted air defense reserves across the region. France faces particular pressure due to defense agreements with Middle Eastern allies. Soaring ammunition costs threaten to transform the conflict into a prolonged war of attrition dependent on stockpile availability.

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