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Missile crisis: The hard truths about America's military arsenal

Lockheed Martin says each Patriot costs about $4 million and production runs 750 a year, far below the estimated 1,500 fired in the Iran war.

Summary by CBS News
In the early days of the war against Iran, the U.S. fired off thousands of long-range, precision-guided missiles. Now, with a depleted arsenal, the Pentagon seeks to replenish its stockpiles, an effort that will cost billions and take years.

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A SEVEN-MONTH war with Iran has depleted America's stockpile of high-tech missiles. Production is too slow and expensive, creating a risk of future conflict as the industry races against time.

·Zagreb, Croatia
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A seven-month conflict with Iran has revealed an uncomfortable reality for the United States: America's arsenal of high-tech missiles is much more limited than the Pentagon would like.

·Romania
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CBS News broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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