Is the U.S. running out of missiles in the Iran-Israel war?

In Focus by The Hindu · Mar 23, 2026 · 34m

As the Iran–Israel conflict intensifies, a deeper question emerges: can the United States and its allies sustain this war?

In this episode, The Hindu’s data team examines the hidden economics and industrial limits behind modern warfare. From the cost mismatch between Iranian drones and U.S. interceptor missiles, to the strain on American stockpiles, the numbers tell a story of a conflict that may be harder to sustain than it appears.

Are U.S. weapons systems being used faster than they can be replaced? And could these vulnerabilities have wider geopolitical consequences, especially with China…