US DoD inspector general report says Iran war resulted in munitions shortfall & ‘bottlenecks’ | LIVE BLOG
The Pentagon is “working to streamline procurement processes and production lead times, and to stockpile critical materials, components, and selected munitions to respond rapidly to a contingency”
On Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a major victory over Hezbollah and warned of heavier blows. “We have destroyed its major terror stronghold on the Beaufort and Ali Taher ridges,” Netanyahu said in a statement. The Prime Minister also took the chance to speak directly to Hezbollah, and the rest of Israel’s enemies, declaring, “If you haven't learned the lesson by now and decide to attack us again, you will suffer even heavier blows."
Meanwhile, Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out a large-scale attack on King Khalid Air Base in southwestern Saudi Arabia, using dozens of ballistic missiles & drones. Military spokesman Yahya Saree said the operation is a response to over 300 Saudi airstrikes in the past 5 days. This comes as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper to discuss regional developments amid the escalating war with the Iran-aligned Houthis. READ MORE FROM MONDAY
US DoD inspector general report on the war with Iran says conflict resulted in munitions shortfall and ‘bottlenecks’
In an attempt to mitigate these constraints, the Trump administration has been working to replenish the stockpile. According to the report, the Pentagon is “working to streamline procurement processes and production lead times, and to stockpile critical materials, components, and selected munitions to respond rapidly to a contingency”