In four weeks of war with Iran, the US has used more than 850 cruise missiles Tomahawk. Stocks of these weapons in the region are almost exhausted, according to The Washington Post.
Rapid inventory reduction
USD in four weeks war with Iran has launched more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles. The precision weapons are being used up so quickly that it is already worrying Pentagon officials.
The production of missiles is only a few hundred per year. As a result, Tomahawk stocks remain limited.
The threat of complete exhaustion
According to officials, Tomahawk stockpiles in the Middle East are already «alarmingly low». Without additional supplies, the United States risks approaching the so-called “Winchester” - the complete exhaustion of ammunition.
The Pentagon is considering increasing production, but this will take time. The missile shortage could affect future military operations.
Context.
The Tomahawk is a precision-guided cruise missile that the United States actively uses in military campaigns. The war with Iran has been going on for four weeks now, which has led to a record pace of missile use.
Limited production capacity does not allow for rapid replenishment of these weapons.
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