# Tomahawk Missile
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The Arsenal’s Long Shadow: How Mid-East Depletion Creates a Pacific Vulnerability
A CSIS report warns that the U.S. military has depleted its key missile stockpiles, requiring at least three years to replenish. This industrial bottleneck creates a strategic 'vulnerability window' in the Western Pacific, as production capacity for Tomahawk and Patriot systems cannot meet the sudden surge in demand until nearly 2030.
Diminishing Returns: The Costly Obsession with the Pentagon’s Aging Tomahawk Arsenal
The U.S. military is facing scrutiny for spending millions on life-extension contracts for aging Tomahawk missiles despite rising reports of failure and the availability of cheaper drone alternatives. As maintenance costs per unit approach initial procurement prices, the strategic value of these legacy systems is being questioned in the face of new, low-cost asymmetric technologies.
The Tomahawk Trap: Logistical Attrition Forces a Strategic Pivot in the Skies Over Iran
The U.S. Navy is facing a critical shortage of Tomahawk cruise missiles after firing over 850 units in the ongoing conflict with Iran. This depletion has forced a shift to riskier, close-range aerial strikes by manned aircraft, resulting in the loss of several advanced fighter jets to Iranian mobile air defenses.