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The US is experiencing a shortage of solid rocket motors, which are crucial for air and missile defense systems. This shortage, combined with damaged radars, raises concerns about the country's ability to maintain effective defense capabilities. Supply chain challenges are contributing to the shortage, highlighting industrial base vulnerabilities.
The shortage of solid rocket motors poses a significant risk to US air and missile defense capabilities, underscoring the need to address industrial base challenges and ensure a stable supply chain for critical defense components.
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