U.S. Army Exhausts Long-Range Missile Stockpiles in Iran War

The United States Army has exhausted nearly its entire stockpile of long-range precision missiles, including Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) and Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), during a five-month war with Iran that began in February. The depletion is the result of a strategy prioritizing long-range strikes to minimize risks to piloted aircraft. Defensive munitions are also severely limited, with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies reporting that 65% of Patriot interceptors and at least 38% of THAAD interceptors have been expended. Additionally, the U.S. has used nearly half of its global supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles.

Military advisers have warned President Donald Trump against launching further massive offensives inside Iran due to these shortages, though a U.S. official cited pressure from Gulf states as a factor in the decision. Donald Trump dismissed these concerns, asserting that the U.S. maintains more munitions than any other nation. In response to the drawdown, Raytheon reached a tentative agreement with the Pentagon to increase production of Tomahawk missiles.