U.S. Faces Years-Long Timeline to Replenish Tomahawk Missiles and Air Defense Interceptors
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Summary
The article discusses the lengthy timeline required to replenish U.S. military munitions, specifically Tomahawk cruise missiles and air defense interceptors, after extensive use in strikes. It notes that current production rates are far below what is needed, with estimates suggesting it will take until at least 2030 to replace over 1,000 Tomahawk missiles and until at least 2029 to restore interceptor stocks. The Pentagon estimates it will cost roughly $24 billion to replace munitions expended during military operations.
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· 4 pulledThe study estimated it will take until at least 2030 to replace the more than 1,000 Tomahawk cruise missiles the U.S. fired deep into enemy territory.
While Raytheon aims to produce more than 1,000 missiles a year, the current production rate is less than 200.
It will also take until at least 2029 to restore the interceptors used in U.S. air defense systems, as well as Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Patriot missiles, according to the study.
Earlier this month, the Pentagon estimated that it would cost roughly $24 billion alone to replace the munitions expended on Trump's mili
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