Overview
- CSIS, in a report published Tuesday, estimates the U.S. used about 45% of Precision Strike Missiles, at least half of THAAD air defense interceptors, and nearly 50% of Patriot interceptors during seven weeks of strikes on Iran.
- The study and sources familiar with Pentagon data say remaining stocks can support continued Iran operations but would likely fall short against a near-peer power such as China.
- Analysts also count roughly 30% of Tomahawks, more than 20% of JASSMs, and about 20% of SM-3 and SM-6 missiles expended, signaling broad pressure across long-range and air defense inventories.
- The Pentagon has signed production-expansion deals with major contractors, yet experts forecast roughly three to five years to restore prewar levels for many of these missiles.
- Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell says the force can execute missions now, as CENTCOM notes it is rearming during the ceasefire, while experts warn of a vulnerability window in the western Pacific and strain on support to allies that field Patriot-class defenses.