Overview
- Reuters sources told reporters that the U.S. military has used “virtually all” of its Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) stocks during the five‑month campaign that began with joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Feb. 28.
- Estimates from the Center for Strategic and International Studies and internal officials show heavy draws on defensive interceptors, with roughly 65% of Patriot interceptors and at least a 38% drop in THAAD interceptors between February and July.
- The White House and the Pentagon reject claims of a crippling shortage, saying U.S. munitions output is at record levels and that the United States retains large overall stockpiles.
- Defense firms report ramping up missile and artillery production, but analysts warn supply‑chain limits and new production lines for PrSM mean full replenishment could take years if high use continues.
- Officials are weighing tradeoffs for continuing strikes — including relying on long‑range missiles to avoid piloted strikes and drawing on global stocks — and lawmakers will face decisions on funding and authorization to rebuild readiness.