Japan tests long-range Type 12 missile as counterstrike capability against China grows

Japan’s efforts to build a long-range capability to strike Chinese warships reached a milestone last week as flight testing began for the air-launched variant of its upgraded Type 12 anti-ship missile, a weapon with a reported range of about 1,000km (620 miles). Photographs taken by aviation enthusiasts on July 30 at G

Sources indicate the US Army is running dangerously low on crucial surface-to-surface weapons

The US Army has used up much of its global stockpile of ‌highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts. The missiles are principally the Army's surface-to-surface weapons, kn

CBS News has previously reported that the U.S. has dwindling stockpiles of defensive interceptors and long-range missiles.

As the war drags on, fears are rising that the falling ⁠missile supplies could limit the U.S. ability to deter adversaries, including Russia and China.

The U.S. military’s supply of its premier long-range missiles and interceptors for a key missile defense system are nearly exhausted after over five months of airstrikes against Iran, underscoring worries about U.S. preparedness to fight other conflicts that may emerge around the world, news outlets reported on Tuesday

U.S. Used 'Virtually All' Its Long-range Missiles During Iran War, Sources Say  Haaretz

US depleted 'virtually all' long-range precision missiles during Iran war: Report The US has exhausted its stockpile of sophisticated long-range missiles during the war on Iran, suggesting that there are supply limits to President Donald Trump’s threat to subject the Islamic Republic to the "biggest attack" since

The long-range munitions are an important part the military's arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance. US-supplied ATACMS have played a key role in the war in Ukraine, allowing Ukrainian forces to attack targets inside Russia.

The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, sources say.

The US is reportedly seeing depletion of surface-to-surface weapons, known as Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM)

The dramatic rundown in precision, long-range missiles means US President Donald Trump may have to rely more on riskier, piloted bombing missions if he relaunches large-scale attacks on Iran.

An Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is displayed during the inauguration of a new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, in Unterluess, Germany, on Aug 27, 2025. (File photo: Reuters/Annegret Hilse) 04 Aug 2026 09:28PM NEW YORK: The US Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range

The U.S. Army has reportedly used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during America's five-month war with Iran.

The degree to which the military is running out of Army Tactical Missile Systems and Precision Strike Missiles has not been previously reported

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts. The missiles are principally the Army

EXCLUSIVE: US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say  Reuters

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 - The U.S. Army has used up much of its stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising concerns about the military's readiness for future conflicts.

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