Depleted Stockpiles: The Hidden Cost of War The current conflict with Iran has been brewing for five months, but a more insidious threat to American interests is quietly unfolding in the shadows – a shortage of missiles that leaves the United States vulnerable to retaliation.
As the war drags on, it becomes increasingly clear that industrial supply and logistics are now major factors shaping this conflict.
The Pentagon has scrambled to replenish its stockpiles, awarding tens of billions of dollars' worth of contracts this year alone.