Missile Shortage Threatens U.S. Defense | Charleston News

Charleston West Virginia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

America’s missile defenses are running low as tensions with Iran escalate, forcing the Pentagon to urgently request billions more from Congress to replenish critical interceptor stocks—some estimates say half the pre-war supply is already gone. While supporters point to Ukraine aid as proof of resilience, experts warn rebuilding those stockpiles could take years. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls it an “urgent necessary injection,” while senators debate whether to stay the course or pull back, even as energy costs rise. The situation is a high-stakes balancing act between immediate…