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Pentagon Plans Significant Increase in Missile Procurement Amid Concerns Over Readiness

The Pentagon is set to significantly increase its missile-defense interceptor procurement in response to depleted stockpiles and the growing missile threats from adversaries like China. The Army's fiscal 2027 budget reflects a dramatic rise in the acquisition of PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptors, with estimates suggesting that the U.S. would require thousands more to meet minimum readiness levels in potential conflicts.