The inspector general of the Defense Department of the United States in its report released on Monday (Sep 14) said that the conflict with Iran has led to a shortfall of US munitions and “bottlenecks” in supply chains and that Washington is working to replenish weaponry.&nbsp;“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,” said the report.&nbsp;Though, much of the information has been reported earlier, the Pentagon inspector general’s report was more comprehensive in terms of the conflict’s costs in American lives, taxpayer dollars and physical damage.&nbsp;It is going to take US three years to replenish advanced missiles and defensive missile interceptors to prewar levels, say experts, as reported by Reuters.<h2>Trump, Hegseth shun report of munition shortfall</h2>Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied Defense Department’s inspector general's report that the US is running low on munitions.&nbsp;While US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social on Monday said the U.S. is “producing more Exquisite and Elite Weapons than at any time in our History. They are being delivered on a daily basis to our Forces in the Middle East and beyond.”&nbsp;Earlier too he has lashed out at reports of munitions shortfalls saying US has “virtually unlimited” amounts of ammunition.&nbsp;<h2>US drones destroyed, aircraft damaged</h2>&nbsp;Notably, the watchdog report covering conflict between April 1 to June 30, also acknowledged that Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and other structures at US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Oman.&nbsp;The report also revealed damage to dozens of American aircraft and drones, including the destruction of as many as 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones that cost around $30 million apiece. Seven KC-135 refueling aircraft were also damaged or destroyed, including five that were struck by Iranian munitions while on the ground in Saudi Arabia, said the report further.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Though, much of the information has been reported earlier, the Pentagon inspector general’s report was more comprehensive in terms of the conflict’s costs in American lives, taxpayer dollars and physical damage.

The inspector general of the Defense Department of the United States in its report released on Monday (Sep 14) said that the conflict with Iran has led to a shortfall of US munitions and “bottlenecks” in supply chains and that Washington is working to replenish weaponry. “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,” said the report. Though, much of the information has been reported earlier, the Pentagon inspector general’s report was more comprehensive in terms of the conflict’s costs in American lives, taxpayer dollars and physical damage. It is going to take US three years to replenish advanced missiles and defensive missile interceptors to prewar levels, say experts, as reported by Reuters. Trump, Hegseth shun report of munition shortfall Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has denied Defense Department’s inspector general's report that the US is running low on munitions. While US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social on Monday said the U.S. is “producing more Exquisite and Elite Weapons than at any time in our History. They are being delivered on a daily basis to our Forces in the Middle East and beyond.” Earlier too he has lashed out at reports of munitions shortfalls saying US has “virtually unlimited” amounts of ammunition. US drones destroyed, aircraft damaged Notably, the watchdog report covering conflict between April 1 to June 30, also acknowledged that Iranian strikes damaged and destroyed hundreds of buildings and other structures at US bases in Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan and Oman. The report also revealed damage to dozens of American aircraft and drones, including the destruction of as many as 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones that cost around $30 million apiece. Seven KC-135 refueling aircraft were also damaged or destroyed, including five that were struck by Iranian munitions while on the ground in Saudi Arabia, said the report further.

Though, much of the information has been reported earlier, the Pentagon inspector general’s report was more comprehensive in terms of the conflict’s costs in American lives, taxpayer dollars and physical damage.

US weapons stockpiles, military bases hit in Iran war, shortfall of munitions: US watchdog report

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US weapons stockpiles, military bases hit in Iran war, shortfall of munitions: US watchdog report