Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:02am on 24 Apr 2026,Friday International
The war ordered by Donald Trump has sharply reduced US stocks of high-end weapons, raising concerns about future readiness. Around 1,100 JASSM-ER missiles and over 1,000 Tomahawks were used, far above yearly production. More than 1,200 Patriot interceptors were also fired. Officials said rebuilding supplies may take years. The Pentagon diverted weapons from Europe and Asia, affecting NATO’s eastern flank and Indo-Pacific deployments. Admiral Samuel Paparo said there are “finite limits to the magazine.” Estimates place total war costs between $28 billion and $35 billion, with nearly $1 billion spent daily. (PC: India Today)
