The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military’s readiness for future conflicts.
The missiles are principally the Army’s surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). The U.S. has used “virtually all” of these weapons, according to two of the sources.
The degree to which the military is running out of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported.
The long-range munitions are an important part the military’s arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance. U.S.-supplied ATACMS have played a key role in the war in Ukraine, allowing Ukrainian forces to attack targets inside Russia. The PrSM is a newer, more advanced generation that will replace the ATACMS, which have a shorter range.
B52s and carpet bombing? Not with the Chinese MANPADS making their way to the battlefield. There is a reason B52’s aren’t being used in Iran. They are already dropping reaper drones like swatting flies. And ICBMS are super expensive, and it’s hard to tell if you are starting a nuclear war of just attacking Cuba.
https://abcnews.com/Politics/iran-shot-30-us-reaper-drones-us-official/story?id=134597622
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-portable_air-defense_system
I don’t doubt it but it’s the big orange idiot in charge. That does randomize it a bit. I mean what’s kept him from making stupid decisions so far?
There is a thread elsewhere on how the gop is beginning to realize that maybe an army of shallow but loyal conservative idiots may not be a good idea.
The trump White House is sure proving it.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/01/heritage-foundation-young-republicans-groypers-hiring-01006937