More than half of some US weapons stockpiles used in Iran war, raising concerns about China threat
Some estimates show the U.S. has used more than half of its stockpiles for some weapons systems in the war with Iran. Marines Colonel and senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department Mark Cancian. Nearly two-thirds of patriot missile interceptors have been depleted.
- ▪Some estimates show the U.S. has used more than half of its stockpiles for some weapons systems in the war with Iran.
- ▪Marines Colonel and senior adviser with the CSIS Defense and Security Department Mark Cancian.
- ▪Nearly two-thirds of patriot missile interceptors have been depleted.
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War With Iran More than half of some US weapons stockpiles used in Iran war, raising concerns about China threat New munitions could take up to five years to reach the front line after funding approval By Bret Baier , Amy Munneke Fox News Published August 4, 2026 7:05pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Defense experts warn US military stockpiles could be stretched thin in potential future conflicts ‘Special Report’ anchor Bret Baier has the details on the Iran conflict’s impact on the United States' missile defense stockpiles. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Some estimates show the U.S. has used more than half of its stockpiles for some weapons systems in the war with Iran.
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