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Trump Claims Ample Munitions, Urges Production Amid Iran War Costs

7/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged weapons production at a Defense Summit with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, said United States has more munitions than anyone, and denied a shortfall.
The House said the Iran war cost $37.5 bn and U.S. air defenses intercepted 1,700 Iranian drones and missiles.
Analysts warned a “Davidson window” could expose U.S. vulnerability, noting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States makes 60-65 missiles a month.

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U.S. President Donald Trump urged weapons production at a Defense Summit with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, said United States has more munitions than anyone, and denied a shortfall.
The House said the Iran war cost $37.5 bn and U.S. air defenses intercepted 1,700 Iranian drones and missiles.
Analysts warned a “Davidson window” could expose U.S. vulnerability, noting Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said the United States makes 60-65 missiles a month.