Trump Denies US Munitions Shortage Amid Reports of Falling Stockpiles

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US President Donald Trump denied reports that American forces face shortages of weapons. He said the country has “massive amounts” of munitions and warned that people making what he called “treasonous statements” could face long jail sentences. He also said defence companies were building plants and factories at an unprecedented rate.

The Washington Post reported that Trump had clashed with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over shortages of long-range missiles and air-defence interceptors. It said shortages may have influenced decisions on strikes against Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt denied the reported incident. Documents show the Pentagon has sought $18.2 billion to replace key weapons. A CSIS analysis estimated Patriot interceptor stocks had fallen by about 65% from pre-conflict levels.

The Indian Opinion

The competing claims show uncertainty over the condition of US weapons stocks and the reasons behind military decisions. Official assurances about large supplies are not fully matched by the Pentagon’s replacement request or the CSIS estimate. At the same time, reports based on unnamed sources should be treated cautiously. Threatening severe punishment for disclosures may intensify concerns about transparency rather than settle the dispute.

Source: hindustantimes.com

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