Khaberni - "Financial Times" reported that the Pentagon might need years to replenish its missile stockpile after the Iranian operation, compelling the United States to urgently seek cheaper and faster production methods.
The newspaper pointed out that the American military industry does not produce enough missiles, and the cost is exceedingly high.
It added that the United States produces 600 Tomahawk missiles annually at a cost of $2.6 million per missile, while the "Precision Strike" short-range ballistic missile costs $1.6 million, and the "JASSM" cruise missile costs $1.9 million. Under current circumstances, the Pentagon will need years, not months, to replenish the missile stockpile that was depleted during the operation in Iran.
Former Pentagon official Michael Horowitz told the newspaper: "The US arsenal relies exclusively on costly and complex systems that are difficult to manufacture. Now, in a different era of weapons, the United States must change its approach."
According to "Financial Times", many projects and programs have emerged to acquire missiles and drones. The US Air Force has requested $12 billion to purchase 28,000 missiles over the next 5 years. The Pentagon also announced plans to acquire 10,000 ground-launched missiles over three years.
US Representative Pat Ryan reported in April that the United States spent over 1000 "JASSM" missiles and 850 "Tomahawk" missiles in the first four weeks of the war with Iran. He added that the United States would need about 10 years to replenish its stock of "Tomahawk" missiles at the current production rate.
