US Weapons Shortage Sparks Global Security Fears – NYT

The ongoing US war with Iran has severely depleted American military stockpiles, particularly expensive Patriot interceptors, ATACMS, and Tomahawk missiles. The shortage has forced Washington to delay arms shipments to European and Asian partners while stripping the Indo-Pacific region of critical air defense and naval assets. The deficit is acutely affecting Ukraine’s ability to counter Russian missile attacks. In response, Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg and the Pentagon have urgently…