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Pentagon Faces Challenges In Replenishing Key Missile Inventories
The US military’s ability to fight future wars is at risk due to depleted weapon stocks, particularly key missiles used for long-range precision strikes and defense against enemy air and missile attacks. The Iran conflict has significantly reduced inventories, and replenishment rates are low. Experts warn that the situation could impact the military’s ability to deter Chinese or North Korean aggression. The Pentagon is working to expand production capacity and has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed missile production, but the impact may be small. This report was first published by CNN.