What Happened
Rapidly Shrinking Stockpiles Raise Concerns Over Global Security
The US military’s involvement in the Iran conflict has led to a significant depletion of its munitions stockpiles, with thousands of multimillion-dollar missiles being used, according to senior officials. The shortage has raised concerns about the US’s ability to respond to other global threats, and experts warn that it could take years to replenish the stockpiles. The situation has been exacerbated by the US’s defense procurement process, which has been criticized for being antiquated and unable to keep pace with the rapidly evolving nature of warfare. This article originally appeared in The New York Times.