A new CSIS report has warned that the United States could take up to three years to replenish key missile stockpiles depleted during the Iran war, raising concerns over preparedness for a potential conflict with China. The study said inventories of Tomahawk, Patriot and THAAD systems have been significantly reduced, exposing a “window of vulnerability” in the Western Pacific despite increased defence spending and efforts by contractors to ramp up production.

U.S. military contractors will need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used in the Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems used heavily in the Iran war, according to an analysis…