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Planners Warn Munition Shortages Could Hinder Taiwan Defense

8/30/2026

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U.S. military planners warn that dwindling munitions could weaken America’s defense against Russia and China.
Officials say moving weapons from Europe to the Middle East created shortages that may take years to fix.
The shortage may prevent the United States from fully executing contingency plans to defend Taiwan if China invades.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell both denied any U.S. munition shortages.

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U.S. military planners warn that dwindling munitions could weaken America’s defense against Russia and China.
Officials say moving weapons from Europe to the Middle East created shortages that may take years to fix.
The shortage may prevent the United States from fully executing contingency plans to defend Taiwan if China invades.
White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly and Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell both denied any U.S. munition shortages.