The Munitions Myth: A War of Numbers and Nerves The latest report from the Department of Defense's inspector general paints a stark picture of the US military's munitions shortfall in the aftermath of Operation Epic Fury.
The four month assault on Iran, authorized by the Trump administration, has resulted in costs totaling $33. 4 billion and a strategic inventory shortfall.
Between February 28 and June 30, the US spent an eye watering $22. 3 billion on munitions alone. This is not just a matter of dollars and cents; it's a question of strategic capacity and industrial base resilience.