Serious Reduction in Missile Reserves; New Achilles' Heel for the U.S.

Serious Reduction in Missile Reserves; New Achilles' Heel for the U.S. in Continuing War with Iran 🔺The conflict between Iran and the U.S. is not just a competition of offensive and defensive capabilities; it has turned into a test of industrial capacity, ammunition supply capability, and the ability to sustain operations in a prolonged battle. 🔺CNN, citing informed sources, reported that the U.S. military has consumed a significant portion of its missile defense system reserves since the onset of the war with Iran. According to this report, about 80% of the THAAD interceptor missile reserves and nearly half of the Patriot interceptors have been utilized in countering Iranian missile attacks. 🔺In a missile war, what is decisive is the ratio between consumption rate and replacement speed. Missiles like THAAD, Patriot, and Tomahawk are not simple and easily mass-producible munitions in a short time. Their production requires a complex chain of solid fuel motors, precision guidance systems, sensors, advanced electronic components, and lengthy testing and certification processes.