The US Army has depleted a significant portion of its stockpile of precision long-range missiles during the five-month conflict with Iran, according to three sources familiar with the figures, fueling concerns over the military's readiness for potential future wars.
The weapons in question are primarily the Army's surface-to-surface missile systems — the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM). According to two of the sources cited by Reuters, the US has expended "virtually all" of these munitions.
These long-range missiles are a key component of the US military's arsenal, enabling precision strikes from a safe distance. US-provided ATACMS have been instrumental in Ukraine's war effort, allowing Kyiv's forces to strike targets deep inside Russia. The PrSM is a newer, more capable system designed to replace the shorter-range ATACMS.
Military analysts say the weapons — each costing more than $1 million — would also be critical in the event of a conflict with China. The sources declined to disclose how many ATACMS or PrSM missiles remain in the US inventory.
President Donald Trump entered the war alongside Israel in February, predicting the conflict would be brief. However, as the fighting continues into its fifth month, the three sources familiar with the matter warned that dwindling missile stockpiles could undermine the US ability to deter potential adversaries, including Russia and China.
Responding to questions about the stockpile figures, the White House released a statement from Trump, who said the US had "far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."
By Jeyhun Aghazada
