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U.S. Weapon Shortage Tests Global Alliances | US News
The U.S. is hemorrhaging critical weapons like Patriot missiles and Tomahawks in the Middle East, straining military readiness and alarming allies from Taiwan to Japan who’re facing delays in vital defense gear. With over thirty Pacific-bound ships rerouted to Iran, the Indo-Pacific now lacks a U.S. aircraft carrier — a glaring gap as China’s naval power grows. While the Pentagon vows readiness, behind-the-scenes frustration mounts as war games warn that a Taiwan conflict could deplete reserves before they’re replenished — forcing a dangerous balancing act between global hotspots. Listen in…
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