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Pentagon Report Reveals U.S. Facing Weapon Shortages Due to Iran Conflict
BBC · 2 weeks ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
A Pentagon report confirms that the conflict with Iran has caused critical U.S. weapons shortages, contradicting President Trump's claims of an unlimited arsenal.
- A U.S. Department of Defense report confirms that the ongoing conflict with Iran has led to a shortage of critical weapon systems.
- The February to June campaign against Iran cost $33.4 billion, with $22.3 billion spent specifically on ammunition and deployed weaponry.
- The campaign depleted critical munition stockpiles and exposed limitations in the industrial infrastructure for ammunition and equipment supply.
- The Pentagon is working to expedite procurement processes and reduce manufacturing and stockpiling times to address the shortages and delays.
- President Trump has repeatedly dismissed claims of weapons depletion, asserting that the U.S. possesses a virtually unlimited arsenal and is producing advanced weapons.
- The reported shortages have raised concerns for countries like Ukraine and Taiwan that rely heavily on U.S.-supplied weaponry and ammunition.
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