The US Navy has been called to defend Israel from significant Iranian missile threats, employing SM-3 interceptors, which are vital for potential conflicts against China.
Navy leadership emphasizes the critical need for additional SM-3 interceptors to counter threats in the Pacific, particularly amid their rapid depletion in Middle Eastern conflicts.
The SM-3 is crucial for combating long-range theater weapons favored by China, signifying a strategic gap as the US Navy faces challenges in replacing these interceptors.
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