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U.S. Munitions Depleted, Readiness at Risk | Wilmington News
U.S. stockpiles of key weapons like Tomahawks and Patriots are dangerously low after heavy use in the Iran conflict, forcing a pause in air strikes and raising alarms about readiness for future wars—especially with China. With nearly one-third of Tomahawks and two-thirds of Patriot interceptors already expended, and precision missiles down to half their original levels, the Pentagon is pushing for massive defense spending hikes. While lawmakers agree on the urgency, replenishing these systems will take years—leaving America vulnerable for three to five years as new munitions roll off the…
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