U.S. Army Has Used Nearly All Long‑Range Precision Missiles in Iran Campaign

Overview

• Reporting based on U.S. officials and Reuters says the Army has expended nearly its entire inventory of long‑range surface‑to‑surface missiles, a conclusion published on Tuesday.
• The weapons identified are primarily ATACMS, a legacy tactical missile, and PrSM, a newer Precision Strike Missile that costs more than $1 million each and has longer production lead times.
• A CSIS analysis and officials estimate large consumption of air‑defense interceptors as well, with roughly 65% of Patriot interceptors used and at least a 38% drop in THAAD interceptors since February.
• The White House and Pentagon say U.S. forces retain sufficient overall munitions and that defense contractors are ramping production while CENTCOM shifted stocks from other regions to replenish supplies.
• Analysts warn the shortages could limit U.S. options against near‑peer rivals such as Russia or China if the war continues and policymakers should watch production rates, delivery schedules, and budget or industrial bottlenecks.