Military operations in the Red Sea have been heating up leading the U.S. Navy to engage in its most intense battle since WWII. So it appears the days of CIWS cannons and Sea Sparrow launchers just standing by and looking cool are over because these recent engagements have led the Navy to deploy over 1 billion dollars worth of munitions – firing more missiles in just 15 months than it did in the past 30 years. But are U.S. Navy ships in the middle east and indo-pacific, really in danger of losing their air defenses?Written by: Diego Aceituno Edited by: Anthony Ervolino & SavvyTask & Purpose is a military news and culture oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry.