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"Designed to hit China", Bloomberg: US sends "stealth" missiles to war against Iran

2026-04-05 15:13:53Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"Designed to hit China", Bloomberg: US sends "stealth"
Stealth missiles

Bloomberg reports that the United States is shifting a significant portion of its arsenal of "stealth" missiles to military operations against Iran.

According to the report, the next US military campaign plans include using almost the entire stockpile of JASSM-ER missiles, long-range weapons worth about $1.5 million each. These missiles are also being withdrawn from reserves intended for other regions, including the Pacific.

Informed sources indicate that the order for their relocation was given at the end of March, while missiles from various bases, including on American territory, are expected to be transferred to military commands in the Middle East and to bases in the United Kingdom.

After these moves, only about 425 JASSM-ER missiles from a pre-war stockpile of 2,300 units will remain available to the rest of the world, while dozens more are out of service due to damage.

These missiles, known as the Joint Air-to-Surface Missile – Extended Range, have a range of over 600 miles and are designed to strike targets from safe distances, avoiding air defense systems.

The report notes that together with the shorter version of this missile, about two-thirds of the US arsenal has been made available for operations against Iran.

Arsenal destined for rivals like China

The massive use of these long-range weapons is reducing reserves that were originally planned for confrontation with other strategic adversaries, such as China.

Meanwhile, the United States and Israel claim to have destroyed a significant portion of Iran's air defenses, which allows them to use cheaper weapons for further strikes.

However, it is reported that an American F-15E fighter jet has been shot down, while other aircraft have also been hit during the operations.

According to sources, over 1,000 JASSM-ER missiles were used in the first four weeks of the war alone, raising concerns about supply capacities, as replacing them would require years of production at current rates.

Production and capacities

Lockheed Martin expects to produce about 396 units of the long-range version this year, although maximum capacity could reach up to 860 units if production lines focus entirely on these missiles.

However, their widespread use does not mean that the entire arsenal will be consumed, as so far they have been launched from B-52, B-1B bombers and other fighter jets.

Up to this stage, the US Department of Defense and US Central Command have not officially reacted to the reports.


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