Ukraine is confronting a significant and protracted challenge in securing sufficient ballistic missile interceptors, according to defense expert Marc DeVore. The limited number of nations capable of producing these specialized interceptors, coupled with existing global shortages, means a rapid increase in supply is unlikely. Simply allocating funds will not quickly resolve the issue due to production constraints and high demand. DeVore suggests that the core problem isn’t financial, but rather a lack of manufacturing capacity worldwide. This scarcity impacts Ukraine’s ability to effectively defend against ballistic missile attacks. The expert implies that alternative strategies, beyond simply purchasing more interceptors, may be necessary to address the vulnerability.