Depletion of Stocks: Alarming Data

CNN, citing experts familiar with internal assessments from the US Department of Defense, reported a significant depletion of stocks of key American missiles during the war with Iran. This alarming revelation has highlighted a serious issue for the country's combat readiness.

Immediate Threat of Shortage

This situation has created an "immediate risk" of complete depletion of munitions if a new conflict erupts in the coming years. Experts warn that such a scenario could have catastrophic consequences for national security.

Scale of Losses: Specific Figures

In the past seven weeks of combat, the US armed forces have expended at least 45% of their precision-guided missile stocks. These figures raise serious concerns among analysts.

According to a new analysis by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), at least half of the THAAD missile stocks, intended for intercepting ballistic missiles, have been used. Nearly 50% of the interceptors from the Patriot air defense system have also been expended, confirming the scale of the losses.

These shocking figures fully correlate with classified Pentagon information regarding current US stocks. Sources familiar with the assessment confirm the accuracy of these numbers.

Long-term Production Challenges

Earlier this year, the Pentagon awarded several contracts aimed at expanding missile production. However, CSIS experts and sources note that delivery timelines for replacing these systems range from three to five years, even with increased production capacity.

Readiness for Future Conflicts

In the short term, the US likely has enough bombs and missiles to continue operations against Iran if the fragile ceasefire does not hold. But this is merely a temporary solution that does not address the overall problem.

The number of critically important munitions remaining in US stocks is already insufficient to confront a near-peer adversary like China. CSIS analysts conclude that it will take years before the stocks of this weaponry return to pre-war levels, creating long-term risks.