President Trump is disputing recent reports suggesting the United States faces significant munitions shortages stemming from the ongoing war with Iran. In a statement posted to his Truth Social platform on Thursday, the President asserted that the U.S. maintains massive quantities of munitions, particularly in specific categories. He further noted that large-scale manufacturing is underway to replenish supplies, adding that defense contractors are currently overseeing the development of the largest number of production facilities in the nation’s history. Mr. Trump also stated that those responsible for leaking information regarding these alleged shortages are being pursued and will face severe legal consequences.
These comments follow reports, including those from, indicating that the U.S. has exhausted nearly its entire global stockpile of long-range precision missiles during the conflict. Sources with direct knowledge of the situation confirmed that the military has used virtually all of its Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) and Precision Strike Missiles. Reuters previously reported that these assets were heavily expended during Operation Epic Fury.
Internal concerns have grown regarding the sustainability of current expenditure rates for precision munitions. Officials have highlighted limited inventories of ATACMS and Precision Strike Missiles, noting that the most urgent issue involves the depletion of Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors. These defensive systems are currently being utilized at a pace that exceeds the industrial capacity to replace them.
Data from a July report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) underscores the scale of the drawdown. Before the conflict, the U.S. inventory included 2,330 Patriot interceptors; by the end of July, that figure had dropped to between 759 and 827. Similarly, the inventory of 452 THAAD interceptors fell to between 234 and 278 as of July 27. CSIS projections suggest that returning to pre-war inventory levels for these systems could take until at least mid-2029.
Despite these figures, the Pentagon maintains that its operational capabilities remain intact. Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell stated that the U.S. military is the most powerful in the world and possesses all necessary resources to execute missions at the President’s discretion. Parnell added that the military has successfully conducted multiple operations across various combatant commands while maintaining a deep arsenal to protect national interests.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also pushed back against concerns regarding stockpile levels. During a June 14 appearance on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” Hegseth characterized reports of shortages as a “manufactured story” pushed by the media, insisting that U.S. stockpiles are robust and improving. Additionally, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt denied a Washington Post report claiming that President Trump and Secretary Hegseth engaged in a heated dispute over munitions shortages during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David last Friday.
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Source: CBS News
