Watchdog says military facing munition shortage, spent $33 billion on Iran war
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
The U.S. military is currently facing a munition shortage as a result of its costly war in Iran, according to a report released by the Department of Defense's inspector general. The report, which was first published by CBS News, revealed that between February 28 and June 30, Operation Epic Fury (OEF) had an estimated cost of $33.4 billion, with $22.3 billion of that spent on expended munitions alone.
This expenditure has resulted in strategic inventory shortfalls and industrial base bottlenecks for munitions resupply. The report also detailed losses of American assets, including four F-15s destroyed, one F-35 damaged, seven KC-135 tanker aircraft damaged, and up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed. Despite these challenges, President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the U.S. has virtually unlimited ammo and is producing more Exquisite and Elite Weapons than at any time in history.
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