BIG: The U.S. military has heavily depleted key missile stockpiles during the recent war with Iran, raising concerns about readiness for another major conflict.

According to assessments (including Center for Strategic and International Studies):

— The U.S. has used roughly 45% of Precision Strike Missiles.
— 50% of THAAD interceptors.
— Nearly 50% of Patriot air defense missiles.
— Other systems like Tomahawks and long-range missiles are also down by 20–30%.

This creates a “near-term risk” if a new conflict breaks out soon—especially against a major power like China.

One expert warned it has opened a “window of increased vulnerability.”

Stockpiles are no longer sufficient for a large-scale war, and replenishing them will take 3–5 years due to slow production timelines.

Source: CNN