The New York Times has revealed that the American war on Iran has caused a significant depletion of the US’ stockpiles of vital, costly, and strategic weapons and munitions.
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The newspaper indicated in a report that since the start of the war on Iran in late February, the US has consumed approximately 1,100 long-range “stealth” cruise missiles, designed for war with China, which is nearly the total number remaining in its inventory.
The US military also launched more than 1,000 “Tomahawk” cruise missiles, roughly ten times the number it purchases annually.
The report noted that the US military used more than 1,200 “Patriot” interceptor missiles in the war, costing over $4 million per missile.
It also used more than 1,000 “Precision Strike” missiles and “ATACMS” ground-launched missiles, leading to a marked decline in stockpiles according to internal estimates from the Department of Defense and congressional officials.
Significant Cost:
The report pointed out that the Pentagon’s rush to transfer munitions, bombs, missiles, and military equipment from Europe and Asia to the Middle East makes America less prepared to confront potential adversaries like Russia and China.
It indicated that the war has revealed the US military’s excessive reliance on expensive missiles and munitions.
The report mentioned that while Washington hasn’t disclosed the cost of the war, independent entities estimate expenditures between $28 and $35 billion, roughly $1 billion per day, while the cost of the first two days alone was estimated at about $5.6 billion for munitions.
It quoted American officials warning that rebuilding military stockpiles could take years under current production rates.
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