This cost-exchange ratio—where defense costs far exceed offense—has led to growing concerns about sustainability. In recent engagements, the U.S. and its allies have used multiple interceptors per incoming target, accelerating stockpile depletion. Gulf states like the UAE and Qatar are reportedly running low on interceptors, and the U.S. is considering relocating missile batteries from Korea to replenish supplies in the Middle East".
Abiy is left all by himself
"Missile interceptors are significantly more expensive than the missiles or drones they are designed to destroy, creating a major strategic and financial challenge. For example, a single Iranian drone can cost as little as $35,000, while intercepting it may require a missile costing between $500,000 and $4 million, depending on the system used—such as the U.S. Navy’s SM-3, which ranges from $10 to $30 million per unit. Similarly, the THAAD interceptor costs around $12 million each, and a full THAAD battery (with 48 interceptors) is valued at approximately $1 billion.
This cost-exchange ratio—where defense costs far exceed offense—has led to growing concerns about sustainability. In recent engagements, the U.S. and its allies have used multiple interceptors per incoming target, accelerating stockpile depletion. Gulf states like the UAE and Qatar are reportedly running low on interceptors, and the U.S. is considering relocating missile batteries from Korea to replenish supplies in the Middle East".
This cost-exchange ratio—where defense costs far exceed offense—has led to growing concerns about sustainability. In recent engagements, the U.S. and its allies have used multiple interceptors per incoming target, accelerating stockpile depletion. Gulf states like the UAE and Qatar are reportedly running low on interceptors, and the U.S. is considering relocating missile batteries from Korea to replenish supplies in the Middle East".
Re: Abiy is left all by himself
He's on his own at the moment!