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US Munitions Depleted: Officials Clash Over Weapon Shortage

5/18/2026

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said munitions issue was overstated and the United States has all weapons for Operation Epic Fury.
Retired Major General John Ferrari warned the United States is running out of weapons, a strategic red flag.
A Center for Strategic and International Studies report said the United States used over half of its inventory of four of seven munitions in first 39 days, creating risk for allies.

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said munitions issue was overstated and the United States has all weapons for Operation Epic Fury.
Retired Major General John Ferrari warned the United States is running out of weapons, a strategic red flag.
A Center for Strategic and International Studies report said the United States used over half of its inventory of four of seven munitions in first 39 days, creating risk for allies.