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Pentagon Warns Years Needed to Replenish Critical Missile Stocks Amid Iran Conflict
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First reported by Mako · Jul 13, 2026
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US defense experts warn that ongoing conflict with Iran is rapidly depleting critical missile stockpiles, risking readiness for future conflicts. Replenishing these arsenals could take two to five years due to slow production and funding delays, despite efforts to accelerate manufacturing.
- 01Ongoing US-Iran conflict is rapidly depleting critical US missile stockpiles.
- 02Pentagon has used half of THAAD and Patriot interceptors, and 30% of Tomahawks by April.
- 03Replenishing missile stocks may take 2 to 5 years due to slow production rates.
- 04Current monthly production includes 15 Tomahawks and 20 Patriot interceptors; no new THAAD in 2026.
- 05Congress has not approved special funding for missile replacement, relying on regular budgets.
- 06Trump administration invoked Defense Production Act to speed production, but impact will be long-term.
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