US military operation against Iran depletes munitions stockpiles in Europe and Asia
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The US military has depleted its munitions stockpiles in Europe and Asia after diverting large quantities to the Middle East for operations against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported. Stockpiles of PAC-3 interceptors and ATACMS missiles in Europe have fallen below critical levels, according to US officials. The European Command has adjusted operational plans due to ammunition shortages.
Key Facts
- The US has transferred so many munitions to the Middle East for operations against Iran that stockpiles in Europe and Asia are depleted, The Wall Street Journal reported.
- Stockpiles of PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot systems and ATACMS missiles in Europe have fallen below critical levels, according to a source cited by the newspaper.
- By mid-July, the US had expended about 1,700 Patriot interceptors, more than 200 THAAD missiles, and roughly 150 Standard Missiles in the Middle East.
- The Pentagon has been forced to repair older versions of Tomahawk cruise missiles to replenish inventories, sources told the Journal.
Depleted Stockpiles
The US military's stockpiles in Europe and Asia have been depleted by the diversion of munitions to the Middle East for operations against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reported. Stockpiles of PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot systems and ATACMS missiles in Europe have fallen below critical levels, according to a source cited by the newspaper. The US also transferred Merops counter-drone systems and THAAD interceptor missiles from Europe to the Middle East. US European Command has adjusted its operational plans due to ammunition shortages, American officials told the Journal.
Munitions Expenditure
By mid-July, the US had expended about 1,700 Patriot interceptors, more than 200 THAAD missiles, and roughly 150 Standard Missiles in the Middle East, according to the Journal. The Pentagon has been forced to repair older versions of Tomahawk cruise missiles to replenish inventories, sources told the newspaper. Replenishing the arsenals redirected from Japan, South Korea, and Germany could take years, according to the sources.
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US military operation against Iran depletes munitions stockpiles in Europe and Asia
