Reports say U.S. fired more than 850 Tomahawk missiles in four weeks of war with Iran
The Facts
- Multiple reports say the U.S. military has fired more than 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of war with Iran.
- The reported pace of Tomahawk use has alarmed some Pentagon officials and led to internal discussions about how to replenish supplies.
- Tomahawk missiles are launched from Navy surface ships and submarines.
- Several reports say only a few hundred Tomahawk missiles are manufactured each year.
- Reports say the Tomahawk stockpile in the Middle East is considered very low by some officials, with one describing it as 'alarmingly low' and another saying it was nearing 'Winchester.'
- Some reports say Tomahawk missiles can travel more than 1,000 miles, allowing strikes without putting pilots into hostile airspace.
- Several reports say the latest Tomahawk variants can cost up to about $3.6 million each and can take up to two years to manufacture.
Context
Why are Pentagon officials concerned about Tomahawk stocks?
Because reports say the military has used more than 850 Tomahawks in four weeks while only a few hundred are produced each year, raising questions about how quickly inventories can be replaced Spokesman Review,MoneyControl,CBS News.
How are Tomahawk missiles used?
Tomahawks are launched from Navy surface ships and submarines, and reports say they are valued because they can strike targets from more than 1,000 miles away without sending pilots into hostile airspace Spokesman Review,Anchorage Daily News,20 minutos.
What do reports say about replenishing the missiles?
Reports say replenishment could take years because production is limited and some versions are expensive and slow to build Daily Mail,NDTV,MoneyControl,kp.ru.
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