Sunidhi Chauhan performs in Kolkata

The ongoing war with Iran is draining the US and Israeli arsenals at an unprecedented pace. In just four days, 943 Patriot interceptors, 145 THAAD missiles, 225 ATACMS, 375 Tomahawks, eight GBU-57 bunker-busters, and 11 MQ-9 Reaper drones were reportedly used, costing billions and depleting critical stockpiles. Advanced radar systems were also lost. Replacement costs for munitions alone are estimated at $10–$16 billion, with total losses reaching $20 billion, revealing the staggering logistical and financial toll of modern warfare.