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Pentagon Streamlines Procurement After Epic Fury Cost Rise

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC · How we work

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The United States spent $22.3 billion on munitions in Operation Epic Fury.
The inspector general reported total operation cost of $33.4 billion through June 30, 2026.
The outlay created strategic inventory shortfalls and industrial-base bottlenecks.
The Pentagon is streamlining procurement and stockpiling critical components to address the shortfalls.
CSIS warned Tomahawk missiles and THAAD/Patriot interceptors will take years to replenish.

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Story summary

The United States spent $22.3 billion on munitions in Operation Epic Fury.
The inspector general reported total operation cost of $33.4 billion through June 30, 2026.
The outlay created strategic inventory shortfalls and industrial-base bottlenecks.
The Pentagon is streamlining procurement and stockpiling critical components to address the shortfalls.
CSIS warned Tomahawk missiles and THAAD/Patriot interceptors will take years to replenish.