The latest report reveals that the United States has utilized billions of dollars’ worth of vital armaments in the ongoing conflict with Iran under the leadership of Donald Trump. Sources indicate that the Pentagon has launched over 1,200 Patriot interceptor missiles, valued at more than $4 million each, along with in excess of 1,000 Precision Strike and ATACMS ground-based missiles.
Furthermore, the US military has reportedly deployed approximately 1,100 long-range stealth cruise missiles intended for potential engagements with China, nearly depleting its existing stockpile. Additionally, more than 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles have been fired, a quantity significantly exceeding the annual procurement rate.
While the exact financial toll of the conflict remains undisclosed by the White House, estimates from independent groups suggest a range between $28 billion and $35 billion. Another study by the American Enterprise Institute estimates a cost of $25 billion to $35 billion, with an astonishing $5.6 billion expended within the initial two days of the conflict.
Senator Jack Reed has indicated that replenishing the depleted armory to pre-conflict levels could span several years based on current production rates. The Defense Department is currently awaiting congressional approval for additional funding to commence restocking military supplies.
In response to the report, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denounced its claims as “false,” asserting that the US possesses substantial weaponry reserves both domestically and globally to safeguard national interests and execute strategic military directives. Despite previous agreements for increased armament production, delays persist due to ongoing efforts to secure funding for the conflict.
Mark F. Cancian, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, highlighted the critical shortage of certain ground-attack and missile-defense munitions before and during the conflict, underscoring the pressing need for replenishment efforts.