By the numbers A research institute reveals when the defensive and offensive munitions of America and Israel will run out

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The RUSI Institute revealed that the first sixteen days of the American-Israeli war on Iran exposed a profound shift in the nature of modern wars, where the ability to rearm and sustain military stockpiles has become the decisive factor for endurance, rather than just field superiority.
It explained that the American-Israeli coalition forces used more than 11,000 munitions during this period, at a cost approaching $26 billion, noting that the first four days saw the launch of over 5,000 projectiles, before the conflict transformed into a long war of attrition.
It pointed out that the continuation of Iranian attacks, despite their reduction, maintained daily pressure leading to the gradual depletion of stockpiles, especially with reliance on expensive interceptor missiles to counter low-cost threats.
It explained that the strategic risk lies in the rapid depletion of advanced munitions, confirming that some vital categories of missiles are approaching critical levels within short periods of time.
It confirmed that the analysis shows that the US Army may face running out of ground attack missiles such as ATACMS and PrSM, in addition to THAAD air defense missiles, within about a month or less of the fighting continuing at the same pace.
It added that the situation for Israel is more critical, as it is expected that Arrow interceptor missiles will be almost completely depleted by the end of March if consumption continues at current rates.
It noted that this accelerated depletion reflects a significant gap between the rate of usage and production capacity, as replenishing these stockpiles could take years, especially for complex systems.
It explained that some munitions, such as long-range cruise missiles, might require a replenishment period of up to five years or more due to manufacturing complexity and reliance on limited components and sensitive supply chains.