The US has begun using old weapons to deal with a shortage of missiles

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The United States has begun to return to using old weapons following the depletion of missile stocks and the rapid pace of production of new weapons, a situation that has raised concerns in the country's defense and security sector. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Reports from military media have stated that the move is due to China's restrictions on the export of rare earth minerals, which are essential raw materials in the production of modern military technologies.

For the first time in more than 30 years, the US Army has ordered new PAC-2 Patriot missiles, an older version used in the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s. 

The move marks a major shift in weapons production policies, indicating that the US faces strategic challenges in maintaining a modern missile stockpile to defend against aircraft and other military threats.GET FULL STORY HERE.