A quiet weapons crisis is building up within the US military
Published on: April 23, 2026, 8:42 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
As America's military stockpiles face a concerning decline, the prolonged ceasefire with Iran gains new importance. The US has exhausted many of its precision-guided munitions, and restocking these vital resources is a lengthy process. This scarcity hampers the nation's readiness for emerging conflicts. Additionally, Iran's strong military presence suggests that resuming fighting could severely tax the already strained US capabilities.
