"These are assets the US would need in a high-end fight."
"We are, to your point, using them at an alarming rate."
"The SM-3 is a missile interceptor that uses a kinetic kill vehicle to destroy short- to intermediate-range missiles during the mid-course phase of flight."
"Unlike the Navy's other missile interceptors, the SM-3 can engage targets in space."
The US Navy has been using its SM-3 missile interceptors at an alarming rate to defend Israel from Iranian missile attacks. Adm. James Kilby, during a Senate hearing, acknowledged the concerning depletion of these interceptors, stating they are necessary for both current defensive operations and future high-end conflicts. While the US has a sufficient supply, the intense use in the Middle East raises questions about readiness for other global threats. The SM-3, a vital component of the Navy's Aegis Combat System, is designed to destroy incoming missiles efficiently.
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