August 05, 2026
Sources: 80% of Interceptors for Key Missile Defense System Depleted
“This is a generational gap that cannot be overcome in a short amount of time, and that has major implications for U.S. military power and security around the globe.” Becca Wasser, adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, joins CNN This Morning to discuss U.S. munitions shortages, highlighting air defense interceptors and long-range munitions as critical areas of deficit.
Watch the full interview on CNN.
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