Pentagon Watchdog Reports U.S. Weapons and Ammunition Shortages Following Iran War
A report by the Pentagon’s Inspector General has reportedly revealed that the war with Iran depleted U.S. weapons and ammunition stocks while exposing challenges in America’s defense-industrial base and its ability to replenish military supplies.
According to the report, Operation Epic Fury cost approximately $33.4 billion between February 28 and June 30, with $22.3 billion spent on weapons and ammunition used during the operation. The expenditure reportedly contributed to a “depletion of strategic stockpiles.”
The report also allegedly documented significant aircraft losses and damage, including:
🔹 4 F-15 fighter jets destroyed.
🔹 1 F-35 fighter jet damaged.
🔹 7 KC-135 tanker aircraft damaged.
🔹 Up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed.
The reported findings contrast with President Donald Trump’s previous claim that the United States had “unlimited ammunition.”
The figures have raised renewed questions about U.S. military readiness, the sustainability of high-intensity warfare, and Washington’s ability to rapidly replace weapons and equipment consumed during major conflicts..
The report’s specific findings and casualty or equipment-loss figures should be independently verified.
A report by the Pentagon’s Inspector General has reportedly revealed that the war with Iran depleted U.S. weapons and ammunition stocks while exposing challenges in America’s defense-industrial base and its ability to replenish military supplies.
According to the report, Operation Epic Fury cost approximately $33.4 billion between February 28 and June 30, with $22.3 billion spent on weapons and ammunition used during the operation. The expenditure reportedly contributed to a “depletion of strategic stockpiles.”
The report also allegedly documented significant aircraft losses and damage, including:
🔹 4 F-15 fighter jets destroyed.
🔹 1 F-35 fighter jet damaged.
🔹 7 KC-135 tanker aircraft damaged.
🔹 Up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed.
The reported findings contrast with President Donald Trump’s previous claim that the United States had “unlimited ammunition.”
The figures have raised renewed questions about U.S. military readiness, the sustainability of high-intensity warfare, and Washington’s ability to rapidly replace weapons and equipment consumed during major conflicts.
The report’s specific findings and casualty or equipment-loss figures should be independently verified.