Iran04 April, 20261 min read
US Commits Nearly Entire JASSM-ER Stockpile to Iran Campaign
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US commits nearly all JASSM-ER missiles to the Iran war. Missiles moved from Pacific stockpiles, depleting reserves for other theaters.
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US Diverts Stealth Missiles
The United States is deploying nearly its entire inventory of JASSM-ER stealth cruise missiles in the Iran campaign. Missiles were pulled from Pacific Command and mainland US stockpiles moved to CENTCOM bases or RAF Fairford in the UK.
Only about 425 missiles remain globally from a prewar stockpile of 2,300. The missile flies more than 600 miles and was designed to avoid enemy air defenses.
High Missile Consumption
U.S. forces consumed more than 1,000 JASSM-ER missiles in the first four weeks. CSIS estimated 786 missiles fired in the first six days alone. The high-volume use raised questions about sustainability.
Global Readiness Impact
Analysts warned the diversion would leave the U.S. less prepared in other regions. Israel Hayom emphasized the strategic risk with China and Europe. The deployment underscores how focusing on Iran ties up advanced capabilities.