U.S. Defense Department Report Reveals Shortage of Advanced Weapons in U.S. Military Stockpile
On September 14 local time, reporters from the Central Station learned that the U.S. government oversight agency released its first report on the impact of the U.S.-Iran conflict, acknowledging a shortage in the inventory of advanced U.S. military weapons and publicly disclosing the damage to U.S. military aircraft, bases, and diplomatic facilities in the Middle East.
The report from the U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General stated that this war has caused a "strategic inventory shortage" and exposed bottlenecks in military industrial capacity for ammunition replenishment. Experts previously estimated that it may take the U.S. military about three years to restore the inventory of advanced missiles and air defense interceptors to pre-war levels.
It is reported that Iran's attacks have damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings and other facilities at U.S. military bases located in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan, with dozens of U.S. military aircraft and drones also being damaged or destroyed. U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth previously stated that as of the end of July, this war has cost approximately $37.5 billion. (Central Station reporter Zhang Yingzhe)
The U.S. Department of Defense reported on September 14, 2023, that advanced weapon stockpiles are in short supply due to the conflict with Iran. Damage has occurred to military bases and aircraft across several Middle Eastern countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. The conflict has resulted in significant financial costs and logistical challenges for the U.S. military.
- U.S. military advanced weapon stockpiles are in short supply due to the conflict with Iran.
- Damage reported to hundreds of buildings and facilities at U.S. military bases in the Middle East.
- Dozens of U.S. aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed.
- The conflict has cost approximately $37.5 billion as of the end of July.
- It may take about three years to restore advanced missile and air defense stockpiles to pre-war levels.