Is the US Running Out of Missiles? What We Know
Summary
The U.S. Army has nearly used up two important long-range missile types, the ATACMS and the PrSM, due to ongoing conflict with Iran. This shortage raises concerns about the U.S. military’s ability to conduct strikes and defend against attacks in other regions.Key Facts
- The U.S. has almost exhausted stocks of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
- These missiles can hit targets in Iran from hundreds of kilometers away with high precision.
- The U.S. and its allies used about 11,300 munitions within the first 16 days of the conflict with Iran, costing roughly $26 billion.
- The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, which intercepts ballistic missiles, is also running low on interceptor missiles.
- Shortages affect the U.S. military’s readiness to fight in other potential conflicts with China or Russia.
- Ukraine’s air defense missiles have been diverted, impacting their defense against Russian attacks.
- Building new missile stockpiles will take years, despite increased military spending and new factories.
- President Donald Trump stated in March that the U.S. has a "virtually unlimited" supply of advanced weapons, though concerns remain.
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