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Inexpensive Iranian Drones Force US to Rapidly Deplete Costly Missile Stockpiles
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US Missile Stockpiles Dwindle: Costly Missiles Burned Faster Than Expected Against Iran's Cheap Drones
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13-03-2026, 10:02
US Missile Stockpiles Dwindle: Costly Missiles Burned Faster Than Expected Against Iran's Cheap Drones
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US has used 'years' of critical munitions, including Tomahawk cruise missiles, against Iran, raising concerns about stockpiles.
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The Pentagon is preparing a $50 billion funding request for the war effort, expected to trigger a contentious debate in Congress.
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War costs already exceed $11 billion in the first six days, largely due to expensive munitions like Patriot and THAAD rounds.
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Iran deploys Shahed drones costing about $30,000 each, highlighting an asymmetry with US missiles costing millions.
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Lawmakers question the long-term financial and military cost, while the White House defends current stockpile levels.
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