The Navy's top ballistic missile interceptor comes with a heavy price tag, but the US can't afford to go to war without it
SM-3s, along with other interceptors, were used to counter both of Iran's missile strikes on Israel this year.
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- The US Navy's SM-3 has been a key interceptor to defend Israel from Iranian attacks this year.
- SM-3s are expensive, ranging from $10 to $30 million per missile, and plans for procurement are low.
- The Standard Missile series could be crucial in a war against China.
One of the US Navy's best ballistic missile interceptors...
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