U.S. has used ‘virtually all’ of long-range precision missiles in Iran war, sources say
As the war drags on, fears are rising that the falling missile supplies could limit the U.S. ability to deter adversaries, including Russia and China.
The U.S. military has exhausted much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range precision missiles during its five-month conflict with Iran, according to three sources familiar with the matter. This raises concerns about the military's preparedness for future confrontations. The main weapons in question are the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
The U.S. has reportedly used "virtually all" of these munitions, a fact not previously disclosed. Each of these long-range missiles costs over $1 million, making them a crucial component of the military's arsenal. They enable accurate strikes from a safe distance. U.S.-supplied ATACMS have been instrumental in the war in Ukraine, allowing Ukrainian forces to target Russia.
The PrSM, a newer and more advanced weapon, is intended to replace the ATACMS, which has a shorter range.
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