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US Depletes Missile Arsenal in Iran War, Ramps Production

8/4/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s forces have used virtually all ATACMS and PrSM missiles in the five-month war with Iran.
A CSIS report says the United States has used about 65 % of Patriot interceptors, 38 % of THAAD interceptors, and nearly half of global Tomahawk missiles since February.
Military leaders warn dwindling defensive stocks could limit U.S. crisis response, prompting a Tomahawk production deal with Raytheon and higher output by Lockheed Martin.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s forces have used virtually all ATACMS and PrSM missiles in the five-month war with Iran.
A CSIS report says the United States has used about 65 % of Patriot interceptors, 38 % of THAAD interceptors, and nearly half of global Tomahawk missiles since February.
Military leaders warn dwindling defensive stocks could limit U.S. crisis response, prompting a Tomahawk production deal with Raytheon and higher output by Lockheed Martin.