The conflict in the Middle East may affect Ukraine's defence
A possible large-scale US operation against Iran could lead to a shortage of air defence missiles for Ukraine. This was reported by Financial Times.
It is estimated that during an intense campaign, US forces could use up a year's supply of individual air defence missiles in just one or two days.
Details of the assessment
The rate of consumption of precision-guided missiles in modern conflicts far exceeds the rate of their production.
In the event of a prolonged operation in the Middle East, the United States may be forced to redistribute its stockpile, potentially affecting the amount of military assistance to Ukraine.
What this means for Ukraine
Experts warn that air defence systems remain critical to protecting Ukraine's energy sector and cities from Russian attacks.
Any reduction in the supply of interceptors could make it difficult to maintain the current level of air defence.
Context.
The issue of production and stockpiling of air defence missiles has long been a concern for the allies due to the high intensity of the use of high technology in wars.
Analysts point out that simultaneous major conflicts could put additional pressure on Western defence supply chains.
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