US Pentagon Munitions Stocks Decline to Dangerously Low Levels, CNN Reports
US military commanders are seriously concerned about the state of arsenals due to the depletion of air defense stocks.
نظرة سريعة
US Pentagon munitions stocks have dropped to dangerously low levels, primarily due to the war with Iran, with THAAD and Patriot missile supplies heavily depleted, according to CNN sources.
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لماذا يهم
US military operations and conflicts have placed heavy demands on key defense stockpiles.
NEW YORK, August 5. /TASS/. Stocks of key Pentagon munitions have declined to dangerously low levels, and US military commanders are seriously concerned about the state of the arsenals, CNN reported, citing sources.
According to the television channel, the main reason for the depletion of air defense stocks was the war with Iran. According to sources, the United States has expended nearly 80% of its THAAD interceptors compared to pre-war levels, as well as about half of its Patriot missile stocks.
CNN also noted that the issue of ammunition shortages was raised again prior to US President Donald Trump's decision last week to refrain from new strikes on Iran. According to sources, senior military advisers have warned the head of state about the critical reduction in stocks of key weapons at least twice in recent weeks.
أسئلة مفتوحة
- How long will it take to replenish THAAD and Patriot stocks?
- What alternative defense measures are being considered?
