Depleted Stocks and Double Standards The US military's reliance on a dwindling arsenal has exposed a deeper concern than just the Iran war's immediate consequences.
Behind headlines about depleted Patriot stockpiles lies a broader pattern of neglect and overextension, threatening America's readiness and its credibility as a global power.
The Pentagon's push for defense companies to accelerate production is a stark admission that the military industrial complex has been unprepared for demands placed upon it.