US Army nearly depleted long-range precision missile stockpile in Iran war, sources say

Published Aug 4, 01:08 PM UTC

According to three sources familiar with the data, the U.S. Army has used up nearly all of its stockpile of long-range precision missiles, specifically the Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), during the five-month war with Iran launched by President Trump in February 2026. The depletion raises concerns about U.S. military readiness for potential future conflicts with adversaries such as China and Russia. While the White House, citing President Trump, claims the U.S. has ample munitions and record production, analysts warn supplies may be insufficient for a prolonged war. The Pentagon stated the military has everything it needs. The drawdown reflects a strategic choice to avoid riskier piloted aircraft strikes, but has led to tense internal discussions about sustaining operations without compromising global deterrence.