US Missile Stockpile Drained by Iran War, Threatens Ukraine Aid

The Pentagon is pushing defense companies to speed up weapons production after the Iran conflict depleted key US stockpiles, raising concerns about military readiness in other regions. Retired Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt and Becca Wasser, Bloomberg Economics’ Defense Lead, said on Bloomberg This Weekend that the US has used at least half of its Patriot missile stockpile during the Iran war. This shortage forces difficult decisions over supplies for allies, including Ukraine. The pressure on weapons makers comes as the military faces tougher choices on where to send limited resources. With Patriot missiles in short supply, the US must balance its own defense needs against commitments to partners. The situation highlights the strain of prolonged conflict on American arms reserves, prompting urgent calls for faster production lines.