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Pentagon details US ammo loss in Iran conflict
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) acknowledged a shortage in ammunition stockpiles resulting from their consumption during military operations against Iran from the end of February to the end of June 2026. The cost of these operations was approximately $33.4 billion, of which $22.3 billion was spent solely on ammunition. The issue was not limited to shortages; the report also pointed to obstacles within the manufacturing sector that hinder the replenishment of inventories, despite efforts by the Pentagon to ramp up production quickly—an endeavor that requires a considerable amount of time. President Trump denied the existence of a real shortage, affirming that the production of the most critical weapon types meets current stock levels, especially focusing on defense systems such as Patriot, THAAD, and Tomahawk missiles. However, this announcement is expected to raise concerns, particularly in Ukraine, which relies heavily on interceptor missiles. U.S. stockpiles of some of these missiles have been significantly depleted, with around 80% of the THAAD missile stock used up—during a period when the Iranians have destroyed hundreds of American facilities and inflicted substantial damage on coalition forces in the Middle East.
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