The United States military is facing increasing pressure on its weapons stockpiles as the conflict with Iran continues, according to a report published by The Washington Post.
The report states that the Pentagon is experiencing shortages of key air defense systems and long-range precision-guided munitions after months of sustained military operations.
A US official quoted by the newspaper said the military “does not have enough to safely sustain operations,” highlighting growing concerns over the pace at which advanced weapons are being consumed.
According to intelligence assessments cited in the report, Iran has retained most of the missile arsenal it possessed before the conflict began. Meanwhile, the US has expended billions of dollars’ worth of precision-guided missiles and interceptor systems during the campaign.
The imbalance between Iran’s remaining missile inventory and the US rate of munitions consumption has raised fresh concerns in Washington about the long-term sustainability of military operations if the conflict continues.
The report also noted that the war has placed additional strain on America’s defense industrial base, which has already been under pressure due to ongoing military support for Ukraine, security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region, and operations across the Middle East.
US officials have repeatedly acknowledged the need to expand domestic weapons production to replenish stocks of advanced missiles and air defense systems.
However, the Pentagon has not publicly confirmed the exact level of its remaining weapons stockpiles.
The report comes as fighting in the region continues, fueling concerns over whether existing inventories will be sufficient to support prolonged military operations while maintaining global defense commitments.
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