Three people familiar with recent Pentagon data and the latest research report show that after the recent escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, US military weapons stocks have continued to decline. Ammunition reserves, including key anti-aircraft missiles, have been drastically depleted, and there is still no sign of a permanent end to the Iran war in the short term. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, an American think tank, released a report on Monday saying that the US currently has fewer than 827 “Patriots” interceptor bombs and less than 278 “Saad” interceptor bombs. Sources said that this estimate is basically consistent with the US government's internal data. CSIS warned that falling inventories could force the US and its allies to take higher risks in missile interception operations. Currently, there is no ballistic missile defense system that can completely replace the “Patriots” and “Saad.” US President Trump said on Monday that he hopes to add “more advanced weapons and equipment” as soon as possible, but stressed that the current inventory is “still in very good condition.” However, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said last week that if additional funding cannot be obtained, the Pentagon will not be able to purchase the ammunition it needs.

Three people familiar with recent Pentagon data and the latest research report show that after the recent escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran, US military weapons stocks have continued to decline. Ammunition reserves, including key anti-aircraft missiles, have been drastically depleted, and there is still no sign of a permanent end to the Iran war in the short term. The Center for Strategic and International Studies, an American think tank, released a report on Monday saying that the US currently has fewer than 827 “Patriots” interceptor bombs and less than 278 “Saad” interceptor bombs. Sources said that this estimate is basically consistent with the US government's internal data. CSIS warned that falling inventories could force the US and its allies to take higher risks in missile interception operations. Currently, there is no ballistic missile defense system that can completely replace the “Patriots” and “Saad.” US President Trump said on Monday that he hopes to add “more advanced weapons and equipment” as soon as possible, but stressed that the current inventory is “still in very good condition.” However, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said last week that if additional funding cannot be obtained, the Pentagon will not be able to purchase the ammunition it needs.