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The U.S. Army is facing a critical shortage of precision long-range missiles, including ATACMS and PrSM, following extensive use during the ongoing conflict with Iran. Military officials are concerned that these dwindling stockpiles could hinder the nation's ability to deter other global adversaries like China and Russia.
Why it matters
Depleted munitions inventories raise significant questions about U.S. military readiness and the sustainability of long-term combat operations against major powers.
An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is displayed during the inauguration of a new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, in Unterluess, Germany, Aug. 27, 2025. (Reuters/Annegret Hilse/File Photo) The U.S. Army has burned through much of its stockpile of precision long-range missiles during the five-month war with Iran , according to an exclusive Reuters report, raising new concerns about America's military readiness if another major conflict breaks out.
Citing three people familiar with the data, Reuters reported the Army has used "virtually all" of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and newer Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
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