Munitions

US Navy awards RTX's Raytheon $24.4B for SM-6 missiles amid stockpile concerns

The deal for the SM-6 interceptors comes as the Pentagon pushes to replenish munitions stockpiles depleted by conflicts in the Middle East.

Trump says 'some' munitions are low as Iran war grinds on

He also said in an interview with Time magazine that it was possible the US could ramp up strikes on Iran after November's elections.

This Screw Is Needed for Missiles and Planes. Buying One Can Take Years.

As the Trump administration scrambles to increase the production of munitions, these special screws are expensive and hard to source.

Trump's planned sale of controversial bombs to Israel is largest in years

The pending transfer of the 2,000-pound munition, involved in scores of incidents resulting in civilian casualties, sets up a potential litmus test for Democra…

Iran war munitions spending led to inventory problems, Pentagon inspector says

The Pentagon's inspector general said in a new report that the $22.3 billion cost of Iran war munitions spending caused "strategic inventory shortfalls." CBS N…

Russia and Iran deepen weapons partnership amid wars in Ukraine, Middle East

Russia has begun sending Iran upgraded munitions, satellite imagery and targeting data used against American forces in the Middle East.

Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of structures at U.S. bases, watchdog says

The report by the Pentagon's inspector general also detailed the extent of munitions shortfalls in the first comprehensive public accounting of the cost and mi…

Iran war has led to US munitions shortfalls, Pentagon inspector confirms

The inspector also found a bottleneck in resupply, despite President Donald Trump's claims that US supplies are "virtually limitless".

The US fired over $22 billion in munitions fighting Iran and created stockpile shortages in the process, watchdog finds

The US fired over $22 billion in munitions fighting Iran and created stockpile shortages in the process, watchdog finds

Watchdog says military facing munition shortage, spent $33 billion on Iran war

The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic…

Admiral Brad Cooper says he's "not concerned at all" about munition shortage

"60 Minutes" correspondent Norah O'Donnell spoke to Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander in charge of the war in Iran. He told O'Donnell "I'm not concerned at al…

Defense startup's AI aims to make every munition count

Smack Technologies' CEO said its AI modeling tool will help commanders decide not just which targets to strike, but how to sequence strikes over time.

Top military officials faced polygraphs over leaks on munitions, sources say

Some of the highest-ranking officials in the U.S. military were subjected to polygraph tests as part of a sweeping leak probe, U.S. officials briefed on the ma…

Iran says deal is close on Strait of Hormuz; Trump dismisses munitions shortage reports

Iran and Oman are close to agreeing on new arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz, but not for a full reopening of the waterway, Iran's state news agency report…

Trump denies US low on key munitions in war with Iran after reports of shortages

President's comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages. Middle East crisis live - latest updates. Donald Trump…

Trump denies U.S. running low on some munitions, says many more on the way

President Trump is taking issue with recent reports of significant U.S. munitions shortages due to the war with Iran.

Trump meets munitions makers amid push to replenish weapons stockpiles

Pentagon negotiators are pressing contractors to move much faster to boost output.

Hegseth: "Manufactured story" that U.S. faces munitions stockpile shortage

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the Senate Armed Service Committee earlier this year that replenishing the stockpile could take "months and yea…

Sen. Mark Kelly says "of course we have a munitions issue" despite Hegseth denial

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, who has sparred with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Hegseth's testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, told "Fac…

Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for one-way attack drones

The list includes Northrop Grumman and several startups competing to supply low-cost payloads compatible with any drone design.

Russia repeatedly bombing itself with glide munitions shows crew fatigue, bad training: UK intel

Russia repeatedly bombing itself with glide munitions shows crew fatigue, bad training: UK intel

US munitions depleted by Iran war will take years to restore, analysis finds

Replenishing stockpiles of critical weapons systems could take until 2030 or 2031, creating a "window of vulnerability," a new analysis found.

Trump Administration Is Pausing $14 Billion Taiwan Arms Sale To 'Make Sure' US Has Enough Munitions For Iran War, Says Acting Navy Secretary

On Thursday, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said that the Donald Trump administration has paused a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as the Pentagon rev…

Why the US Marine Corps wants a new anti-tank loitering munition

The service wants the kamikaze drone to have a range of at least around 15 miles and be light enough to be carried by two dismounted Marines.

As U.S. re-arms during ceasefire, long-term concerns about munitions supplies

The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term suppl…

RTX Raises Outlook on Strong Demand for Munitions, Air Travel

Dozens of safety violations found at Tenn. munitions factory after deadly blast

A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after an explosion killed 16 people last year.

France to boost munitions spending by nearly $10 billion through 2030

The country plans to set up a platform called France Munitions that will serve as an ammunition wholesaler for France, allies and export clients.

Israel strikes fuel depots in Tehran as Iran strikes back with cluster munitions

Over the weekend, Israel struck fuel depots in Tehran for the first time, sending fireballs and plumes of thick black smoke skyward. Iran is increasingly relyi…

Early Iran strikes cost $5.6 billion in munitions, Pentagon estimates

The figure, accounting for the war's first two days, is likely to intensify concerns in Congress that U.S. forces are churning through a scarce supply of advan…