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US Missile Shortfalls Strain Indo-Pacific Deterrence
The US military's dwindling missile stockpile, depleted by a staggering 30% in recent operations against Iran, has sparked a pressing concern: can the Indo-Pacific region's defenses be maintained? A critical delay in delivering Tomahawk cruise missiles to Japan has exposed a capability gap, threatening the stability of the region.
US Weapons Stockpiles Dwindle After Iran War
The US has burned through a third of its Tomahawk missile stockpile in the recent war with Iran, and at the current production rate of just 86 missiles per year, it'll take over three years to replenish what's been lost. This alarming depletion rate raises serious concerns about the country's military readiness.