The United States Army has reportedly depleted a significant portion of its stockpile of long-range precision missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran, raising concerns about military readiness for future confrontations. According to sources familiar with the matter, the Army has used nearly all of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), two of its most advanced surface-to-surface weapons.
The extensive use of these missiles, each costing more than $1 million, has intensified worries within the Trump administration and the Pentagon about America’s ability to respond to potential threats from major adversaries such as Russia and China. Officials indicated that stockpiles of other key defensive systems, including Patriot and THAAD interceptors, have also been significantly reduced. While the White House insists that the United States still possesses ample firepower and that defense manufacturers are rapidly increasing production, analysts warn that replenishing these sophisticated weapons could take years.
The dwindling missile reserves have fueled debate over the sustainability of prolonged military campaigns and the strategic risks involved in future operations against heavily defended nations. Defense experts argue that the shortage of long-range precision weapons may force the U.S. to rely more heavily on piloted airstrikes, increasing operational risks and further complicating military planning in an increasingly unstable global environment.
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