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US faces ammunition shortfall after Iran War, Pentagon watchdog confirms

Updated On: 15 September, 2026 01:28 PM IST | Washington | AFP

A Pentagon watchdog has confirmed that the US faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after its war against Iran. The conflict has consumed billions in munitions, exposed production bottlenecks and raised concerns about US weapons availability for allies such as Ukraine and Taiwan.

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An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launching from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington. Wednesday, September 9. Pic/AFP

An F/A-18 Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, launching from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington. Wednesday, September 9. Pic/AFP

The United States is facing a shortfall in ammunition as a result of its war against Iran, the Defense Department's inspector general confirmed Monday, contrasting with President Donald Trump's assertions of full stocks.

In a first-of-its-kind mandatory report to Congress, the inspector said that between February 28 and June 30, Operation Epic Fury (OEF) had an estimated cost of $33.4 billion, including $22.3 billion spent on expended munitions.

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