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US in a losing race to replenish depleted missile arsenals
The US is attempting to replenish its depleted missile stocks through a $3 billion expansion of interceptor missile production, but challenges like long lead times, industrial bottlenecks, and cost issues may delay deployable results. The Department of Defense signed agreements with defense contractors including Lockheed Martin to boost production capacity.
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