An analysis released Wednesday by the Center for Strategic and International Studies warns that the U.S. will need at least three years to replenish advanced weapons used in the 39-day war with Iran.
The conflict saw the military fire over 1,000 critical munitions, including Tomahawk and Patriot missiles, while domestic factories currently struggle to produce fewer than 200 per year. Reports show the Pentagon fired more interceptors to protect Israel from Iranian strikes than the Israeli military did, nearly exhausting the supply of specialized THAAD defense systems. National security experts warn this shortage creates a "window of vulnerability" that could embolden China to act against Taiwan while American defenses are historically low.
President Trump and defense officials have called for massive funding increases, but industry leaders admit manufacturing lines cannot instantly accelerate to pre-war speed.
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