Event Brief
US defense chiefs warn of munitions shortfall
By The BriefBrief · Sources (26)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 12:04 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 16, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: The Department of Defense inspector general says President Donald Trump’s “Operation Epic Fury” assault on Iran has cost $33.4 billion and has contributed to a strategic missile shortage. US defense chiefs warn that the shortfall in munitions is affecting readiness.
WHO: Department of Defense inspector general; US defense chiefs
WHAT: US defense chiefs warn of a strategic munitions and missile shortage tied to costs from “Operation Epic Fury” against Iran.
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The warning is triggered by findings that “Operation Epic Fury” costs and operational demands have resulted in a strategic missile shortage.
Sources (26):
ARY News,
Africa News,
Al Jazeera,
Bloomberg,
Breaking Defense,
CBS News,
CNBC Top News,
Dawn Pakistan,
Euronews,
Financial Times,
France 24,
Japan Times,
Jerusalem Post,
LA Times,
MarketWatch,
Middle East Eye,
NBC News,
NPR,
New York Times,
PBS NewsHour,
Politico Europe,
South China Morning Post,
Stars & Stripes,
Straits Times,
The Hindu,
The Independent
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