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Trump Denies Stock Shortage; UK Pledges £790M Boost

8/9/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump denied reports that U.S. weapons stocks are low amid the Iran war.
  • The Pentagon has burned two thirds of Patriot missiles and reduced THAAD stocks by 80 percent.
  • CSIS said Operation Epic Fury used thousands of missiles, leaving a four-year replacement timeline for Patriot and THAAD.
  • The United Kingdom pledged £790 million to boost air, drone and missile protection over four years.