US Weapons Stockpiles Strained After Months of War With Iran, Analysts Say
The United States has significantly reduced its stockpiles of advanced weapons during its ongoing war with Iran, raising concerns among analysts about future military readiness.
A review by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) suggests that Washington has used more than half of its available supplies of several key munitions since the conflict began in February. These include Tomahawk missiles, JASSM missiles, PrSM systems, SM-3 and SM-6 interceptors, THAAD systems and Patriot air defence missiles.
Analysts say the US still has enough weapons for current operations but warn that replacing high-end systems could take months or years. They also caution that reduced supplies could affect US preparedness for other potential conflicts, including a possible confrontation with China.
The heavy use of weapons has also raised concerns about Washington’s ability to provide advanced air defence systems to allies such as Ukraine. The US government has said it is expanding production through agreements with major defence companies and emergency measures to speed manufacturing.
