Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles stockpiles are virtually depleted, sources say, with production ramping up
US nearly out of long-range precision missiles after Iran strikes
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PrSM stockpiles were low to start with, since it is a relatively new munition, but the US military has ordered a large number of them for 2027. Analysts agree that certain munitions, including artillery shells and several types of missiles, are being produced at record levels but caution that supplies might fall short of what is needed for a prolonged war. The affected weapons are understood to be the army’s highly accurate surface-to-surface munitions, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
Furthermore, US Army Asked for comment on the stockpile data, the White House stated that the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world” and “far more than we need”. “Our defence companies are, at this moment, making more munitions than they have ever made before, in addition to expanding their plants and equipment at record levels,” a Trump spokesperson said. The PrSM is a newer, more advanced generation that will replace the shorter-range ATACMS. One of the sources said the drawdown of the ATACMS and PrSM stockpiles reflected a decision by the Trump administration to avoid riskier ways of attacking Iranian targets, such as by using piloted aircraft to drop bombs.
In addition, ATACMS supplied by the US have played a key role in the war in Ukraine, allowing Kyiv's forces to attack targets inside Russia. US has used virtually all of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say. The degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.
Moreover, The missiles – which cost more than $US1 million ($1.42 million) each – are an important part of the military's arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance.
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PrSM stockpiles were low to start with, since it is a relatively new munition, but the US military has ordered a large number of them for 2027.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAnalysts agree that certain munitions, including artillery shells and several types of missiles, are being produced at record levels but caution that supplies might fall short of what is needed for a prolonged war.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe affected weapons are understood to be the army’s highly accurate surface-to-surface munitions, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
reliability low1/3 sourcesUS Army Asked for comment on the stockpile data, the White House stated that the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world” and “far more than we need”. “Our defence companies are, at this moment, making more munitions than they have ever made before, in addition to expanding their plants and equipment at record levels,” a Trump spokesperson said.
reliability low1/3 sourcesThe PrSM is a newer, more advanced generation that will replace the shorter-range ATACMS.
reliability low1/3 sourcesOne of the sources said the drawdown of the ATACMS and PrSM stockpiles reflected a decision by the Trump administration to avoid riskier ways of attacking Iranian targets, such as by using piloted aircraft to drop bombs.
reliability low1/3 sourcesATACMS supplied by the US have played a key role in the war in Ukraine, allowing Kyiv's forces to attack targets inside Russia.
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US has used virtually all of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say.
according to The Korea HeraldThe degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.
according to The Korea HeraldThe missiles – which cost more than $US1 million ($1.42 million) each – are an important part of the military's arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1The US has had to top up its ATACMS stockpile in the Middle East from other operational regions.
according to The Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories +1
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