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defense1 day ago•3 min saved

Trump disputes munitions-shortage reports as analysts warn long rebuild timelines

Trump labeled reports of a munitions shortage 'treasonous' while CSIS and defense officials warn that multiple stockpiles—Patriot, THAAD, Tomahawk, ATACMS/PrSM, JASSM and sea-based interceptors SM-3/SM-6—have fallen due to the Iran war, with replenishment not expected to reach prewar levels for years (roughly 2026–2031 for several systems), raising questions about U.S. and allied defense readiness.

via Axios|

#defense #iran-war #missile-defense

politics28 days ago•24 min saved

Missiles, Courts, and Controversy: A Turbulent Week in Washington

Reuters reports the U.S. has used virtually all of its long-range missiles, potentially weakening deterrence against Russia and China, as Trump denies the story amid intra-government defense battles; coverage also notes leak investigations and clashes with Defense officials, plus Fauci’s contempt of Congress and a DC court ruling limiting Trump’s White House ballroom, with inflation concerns rising among voters.

via heathercoxrichardson.substack.com|

#fauci-contempt-of-congress #iran-war #munitions-shortage