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U.S. used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war
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The U.S. Army’s stock of long-range precision missiles has been almost exhausted during the five-month conflict with Iran.
These missiles, costing over a million dollars each, are a core component of the U.S. ability to strike high-value targets from a safe distance. Their depletion could constrain strike options in other theaters and weaken deterrence against near-peer adversaries. Software that tracks inventory, logistics, and targeting will need to accommodate rapidly changing stock levels and alternative weapon sources.
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ATACMS and the newer PrSM missiles have been used to the point of near exhaustion in the Iran war.
Each missile costs more than $1 million, making the loss financially significant and stressing supply chains.
The shortage may limit long-range precision strike capability in future conflicts, prompting reliance on other depots or weapon systems.
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