The US fired over $22 billion in munitions fighting Iran and created stockpile shortages in the process, watchdog finds
The Pentagon inspector general also found that the US lost $3.7 billion in equipment during the war.
A Pentagon watchdog report has revealed that the United States spent more than $22 billion on weapons during its conflict with Iran, leading to shortages of strategic munitions. Operation Epic Fury, which began on February 28, was estimated to have cost $33.4 billion as of June 29, with $22.3 billion of that figure attributed to expended munitions.
The high expenditure has created inventory shortfalls and highlighted industrial base bottlenecks that hinder munitions resupply, according to the report. The Pentagon is working to address these issues by streamlining procurement processes and increasing stockpiles of critical materials. Despite repeated denials from the White House and Pentagon leadership, experts warn that the US could face insufficient weaponry for future conflicts, particularly against near-peer adversaries like China or Russia.
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