The US could run out of missiles soon – here’s why

If the US were to enter another war within the next few years, it could run out of missiles (Pictures: Getty/AP)

The US has depleted its stockpile of missiles during the war with Iran, and is now at risk of running out if another conflict arises.

A new analysis from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies found that almost half of vital American missiles have been depleted during the war with Iran.

In just seven weeks, more than 45% of precision strike missiles, half of THAAD missiles and 50% of Patriot air defence interceptor missiles have been used up.

If the US were to enter another war within the next few years, it could run out of missiles, the analysis found.

Even though the Pentagon has signed contracts to expedite production of the weapons, they won’t be delivered for another three to five years, according to initial estimates.

But the Pentagon has...