U.S. missile stockpiles dwindle. And, FDA weighs approval of flu shots with mRNA tech

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories The U.S. Army has used most of its long-range attack missiles in the war with Iran, NPR has confirmed. A U.S. official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly, said that precision missiles like PrSMs and ATCAMs are nearly depleted. These offensive weapons can strike from hundreds of miles away, providing crucial protection for U.S. servicemembers by reducing the need for American pilots to approach enemy targets closely. 🎧 Despite these shortages, senior military officials say the U.S. currently has enough offensive weapons to meet its immediate needs, NPR's Kat Lonsdorf tells Up First. But these precision missiles take years to replenish, which means depleted stockpiles could leave the U.S. vulnerable in future conflicts. The U.S. stockpile of Patriot interceptors, which are the U.S.' main tool to shoot down drones and missiles in the Middle East, has shrunk by two-thirds since the start of this war, according to a Center for Stra...