Report: US Depleted 'Virtually All' Long-Range Precision Missiles in Iran War
Reuters said the U.S. has used nearly all of some long-range missiles and about 80% of THAAD interceptors, raising readiness concerns.
- The U.S. Army has exhausted virtually all of its Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles during the five-month war against Iran, according to multiple sources familiar with Pentagon data, raising concerns about military readiness.
- Launched in February by President Donald Trump and Israel, the prolonged conflict prompted rapid drawdown of defensive Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors alongside offensive munitions, straining reserves across multiple systems.
- Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis estimates the U.S. expended approximately 80% of THAAD and 50% of Patriot interceptors since February; experts warn replacing these hand-built systems could take three years or longer.
- The White House and Pentagon have publicly disputed shortage reports; President Donald Trump stated the U.S. has "far more munitions than anyone in the world," while spokesperson Anna Kelly asserted sufficient stockpiles for strategic goals.
- Military analysts warn that persistent production bottlenecks could weaken U.S. deterrence against adversaries like China and Russia, forcing planners to balance immediate operational needs with long-term stockpile restoration across multiple theaters.
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"Shame On You": Pete Hegseth Totally Skewers "Fake News" Report About The US Military - The American Tribune.com
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth shredded CNN after the network aired a report stating that U.S. military stockpiles had fallen “dangerously low” during the current war effort in Iran. Hegseth addressed a chyron that ran on the network that stated U.S. forces had used up almost 80% of key missile interceptors and that top commanders were warning the administration about depleted stockpiles. The banner, which was discussed by anchor Kasie Hunt, said…
Donald Trump argues that the United States has "colossal quantities" of ammunition stockpiles, contrary to what American media reports.
Trump rejects reports of low weapons stockpile, says US has 'massive amounts'
US President Donald Trump said the United States has massive amounts of munitions after reports that the Pentagon's stockpile of key missile defence interceptors has been significantly depleted.In...
The United States has used up a large portion of its missile interceptors and the military has “dangerously low” ammunition stocks. This is reported by CNN, CBS…
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