Trump is burning through the stockpile of Tomahawk missiles [View all]

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The US burned through more of its limited Tomahawk stockpile in strikes on Iran. It might need them in a war with China

The US fired Tomahawk cruise missiles as part of its strikes on Iran on Saturday.
Tomahawks have been used heavily in recent conflicts, raising concerns about stockpile strains.

The missiles would be crucial in a conflict with an adversary like China.

US Navy warships fired Tomahawk missiles in their attack on Iran on Saturday, burning through more of the limited stockpile that American forces might need in a conflict with a well-armed adversary like China.

Tomahawks are cruise missiles whose long-range and precise targeting have made them a become a weapon of choice in recent US campaigns in the Middle East. They are also considered necessary for any potential high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific, where long-range firepower is seen as critical.


US officials and experts have raised concerns that Tomahawk stockpiles are being drained after their use against targets in Nigeria, Yemen, Iran, and now Iran again — risking that the US might not have enough on hand should it go to war with an adversary like China.

There are, however, efforts underway to boost production. As part of a new agreement with the Pentagon, RTX Corporation said this month it would be working to increase annual Tomahawk production to over 1,000 missiles a year as part of a multi-year effort.