US Runs Out of Tomahawk Missiles in First 100 Hours of Iran Strikes
World
The US administration has depleted critical ammunition stocks, intended to last years, in just the first 100 hours of military operations in Iran. A total of 168 Tomahawk missiles were used, according to the Financial Times.
According to the report, the rate of ammunition expenditure is so high that the Pentagon may soon submit a formal request to the White House and Congress for an additional $50 billion in military funding.
The use of such a large number of precision missiles highlights the intensity of the initial US strikes and simultaneously creates challenges for sustaining military capacity. Sources note that these ammunition stocks were originally planned to last for several years, making the situation exceptionally critical for the US armed forces.
The use of such a large number of precision missiles highlights the intensity of the initial US strikes and simultaneously creates challenges for sustaining military capacity. Sources note that these ammunition stocks were originally planned to last for several years, making the situation exceptionally critical for the US armed forces.
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