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Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates
The Pentagon's $5.6 billion munitions expenditure in the initial 48 hours highlights rapid stockpile depletion and prompts expected supplemental funding requests, experts say.
- On Monday, Pentagon officials told Congress the department expended USD 5.6 billion on munitions during the first 48 hours of operations against Iran, The Washington Post reported.
- A New York Times report found almost $4 billion went to interceptors used to shoot down missiles, while parts of a THAAD missile-defence system moved from South Korea strain US stockpiles.
- The estimate presented on Monday has prompted debate in Congress about US military readiness, while the White House is expected to seek a supplemental defence budget this week reaching tens of billions.
- US officials expect the campaign to last around four to six weeks, with forces pivoting to more plentiful laser-guided bombs and analysts warning of wider energy and market disruption.
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US spent $5.6 billion worth of munitions in first 48 hours of military operations in Iran: Report
Amid intensified war in the Middle East, a report on Tuesday claimed that the Pentagon spent $5.6 billion worth of munitions within the first 48 hours of its military assault on Iran. According to three US officials, the figure highlights the growing concern among some on Capitol Hill about how rapidly US forces are depleting America’s advanced weaponry reserves. Another report by Washington Post said the estimate, presented to Congress on Monda…
US Expended USD 5.6 Billion in Munitions During First 48 Hours of Iran Assault: Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The Pentagon spent USD 5.6 billion on munitions in just two days against Iran, sparking fears over a "scarce supply" of advanced weapons. As the military shifts to cheaper bombs, assets are being rerouted from the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns about US "readiness" for other global threats. World News | US Expended USD 5.6 Billion in Munitions During First 48 Hours of Iran Assault: Report.
Early Iran Strikes Cost $5.6 Billion in Munitions
“The Pentagon burned through $5.6 billion worth of munitions during the first two days of its military assault on Iran, a figure that underscores the deepening alarm among some on Capitol Hill over the speed at which U.S. forces have eaten into the scarce supply of America’s most advanced weapon
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