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April 21, 2026
US missile stockpile dangerously depleted amid Iran conflict
- The U.S. has used up to 45% of its Precision Strike Missiles and nearly half of its THAAD and Patriot missile stockpiles during the Iran conflict.
- Experts warn that this depletion creates a vulnerability in the Pacific and could hinder U.S. readiness against near-peer adversaries like China.
- It will take three to five years to replenish these critical munitions, despite recent Pentagon contracts to boost production.
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- US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operationsApr 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM · CNN
- US military used up nearly half of Patriot missiles during Iran war: AnalysisApr 21, 2026 at 9:52 PM · The Hill