U.S. Intercept Missile Stockpile Depletion Concerns

A report by CSIS indicates that the U.S.'s stockpile of intercept missiles is rapidly depleting, potentially forcing Washington to choose between preserving its stockpile for major confrontations and countering current attacks in the Middle East. American military leaders are becoming more cautious in using intercept missiles, avoiding some if they do not pose a direct threat. The U.S. military is exploring less costly solutions like developing cheaper intercept missiles and directed energy weapons to counter low-cost weapons without depleting the advanced missile stockpile.