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July 29, 2026
US Military Stockpiles Dwindle Amid Ongoing Iran Conflict
- Pentagon data shows fewer than 827 Patriot and 278 THAAD interceptors remain in stockpiles.
- The U.S. military has fired over 60% of its key interceptors during the Iran conflict.
- President Trump and military leaders warn that funding shortfalls could worsen munitions shortages.
2 Sources
- US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sightJul 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM · CNN
- Diminished stockpiles may force US, allies to take more risks to conserve interceptors: AnalysisJul 29, 2026 at 5:36 PM · The Hill