EU Missile Stockpiles Depleted by Iran Conflict; Restock May Take Until 2029

The EU faces a multi-year missile shortage following the conflict with Iran, with replenishment of Patriot, THAAD, and Tomahawk munitions potentially extending to 2029. This highlights a critical industrial capacity gap in European defense production, raising concerns about deterrence readiness. The timeline is an estimate and depends on scaling up manufacturing capabilities.