What Happened
Depleted Stockpiles Raise Concerns Over US Military Readiness
The US is facing a critical shortage of high-tech munitions, which is affecting both its defensive and offensive capabilities. The shortage has been exacerbated by the Pentagon’s reliance on expensive and hard-to-produce systems, and the US military’s ability to deter conflicts is being questioned. According to Michael Horowitz, Senior Fellow for Technology and Innovation at the Council on Foreign Relations, the roots of the shortage go back decades and are the result of a combination of factors, including industry consolidation and a focus on quality over quantity. The shortage was first reported by various news outlets, including CBS News and TaiwanPlus News, as reported by the Council on Foreign Relations.