Iran's conflict strains US weapon reserves
The United States is facing a significant depletion of its stockpiles of weapons and missiles due to their intensive use during the war with Iran, having consumed more than half of its Patriot missile stock, three-fifths of Tomahawk cruise missiles, and half of its modern THAAD missiles. This depletion threatens the ability of the United States to meet the demands of its European allies, particularly Germany and Ukraine, both of which are struggling to obtain advanced missiles and new air defense systems, with delivery delays expected to reach up to five years. Washington is working to accelerate production through long-term agreements with defense contractors, such as Lockheed Martin, to increase the annual production of PAC-3 MSE missiles from 600 to 2,000 units. However, a missile shortage remains a strategic threat as the war continues and defense demands escalate.
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