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U.S. missile stockpiles are dwindling and could take years to replenish

NPR | By Kat Lonsdorf,

Steve Inskeep

Published August 5, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

The war with Iran has fueled a shortage of U.S. long-range precision missiles. Stockpiles are expected to take years to replenish.

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Kat Lonsdorf

Kat Lonsdorf is reporter for NPR, often covering national security and international stories. She is based in Washington, D.C.

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Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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