The US Navy's Tomahawk cruise missiles have been used heavily in recent conflicts, deepening the strain on its stockpile.

Defense experts told Breaking Defense the use of hundreds of offensive and defensive munitions now could create a distressing vulnerability for the US in the future.

Three new American systems stand out in the air campaign against Iran: the newly-introduced “PrSM” missile, the low-cost “LUCAS” drone, and a new Tomahawk missile with apparent stealth capabilities.

For more than 40 years, the Tomahawk cruise missile has been the Navy’s go to precision strike weapon; a long-range, subsonic missile that can hit targets hundreds of miles inland without risking pilots or ships. It’s a system that has quietly reshaped ...