US uses hundreds of Tomahawk missiles on Iran, alarming some at Pentagon
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The US military has fired over 850 Tomahawk cruise missiles in four weeks of conflict with Iran, raising concerns about the limited global supply. The heavy reliance on these missiles has prompted discussions about relocating some from other parts of the world and increasing production to meet future demands.
The US has used hundreds of Tomahawk missiles in its conflict with Iran. The missiles can travel over 1,000 miles and are prized for reducing the need to send American pilots into well-defended airspace. The Pentagon has tracked the number of Tomahawks used, with concerns about the burn rate and its impact on future military operations. The US has used over 850 Tomahawks in four weeks, with many fired in the opening days of the operation. The Pentagon is discussing how to make more missiles available, including relocating some from other parts of the world. The conflict has raised broader concerns about the US military's preparedness and the risks of a shortage.
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