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U.S. used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war (cnbc.com)

379 points by tcp_handshaker · 23 days ago · 717 comments on HN

Article summary

The US has reportedly used up a significant portion of its stockpile of long-range precision missiles during its five-month war with Iran, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts. The missiles, including Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), are important for accurate strikes from a safe distance. The US military's use of these missiles has been high, with some sources suggesting that the stockpile is nearly depleted. The depletion of missile stockpiles has sparked debate about the US military's logistics and manufacturing capabilities.

Main themes

  • US military strategy
  • missile stockpiles
  • logistics and manufacturing
  • conflict with Iran
  • international relations
  • military intervention
  • diplomacy and cooperation
  • war economy

What commenters say

  • The US military's reliance on expensive and difficult-to-manufacture missiles is a weakness in its strategy.
  • The depletion of missile stockpiles is a result of poor planning and logistics, rather than a inherent flaw in the missiles themselves.
  • The US has a history of failing to achieve strategic objectives in its military interventions, and the current conflict with Iran is no exception.
  • The use of missiles in the conflict with Iran is a symptom of a broader problem of the US military's over-reliance on technology and lack of strategic thinking.
  • The conflict with Iran is a distraction from more pressing issues, and the US should focus on diplomacy and international cooperation rather than military action.
  • The US military's actions in the conflict with Iran are driven by a desire to minimize combat losses, rather than a coherent strategic objective.
  • The idea of a 'war economy' is outdated, and the US military's logistics and manufacturing capabilities are not equipped to support a prolonged conflict.
  • The US should prioritize diplomacy and international cooperation over military action, and work to address the root causes of conflicts rather than just their symptoms.