One of the expenses needed is to replace all the munitions given to Ukraine, Israel, etc., these past number of years.
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Administrative Problems May Hinder US Military Ammunition ...
Yes, U.S. military munitions stockpiles are significantly depleted, especially for certain items like artillery shells, air defense missiles, and anti-tank weapons, due to high consumption in conflicts like Ukraine and Israel, faster than the slow-paced industrial base can replenish them, creating a major concern for national security readiness for large-scale, high-intensity wars. The U.S. defense industry struggled to meet demand, leading to long wait times and a focus on boosting production capacity
Liberal wakko who did not understand what FAFO meant.