US Military Needs 3 Years to Replenish Weapons Systems Used in Iran War, New Analysis Shows

The military has what it needs for any future conflict, the Pentagon said.

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116) fires a Tomahawk land attack missile during Operation Epic Fury on March 21, 2026. U.S. Navy Photo

The Iran war and continued aid to Ukraine have depleted U.S. weapons inventories that could take three or more years to replenish, according to an analysis released May 27 by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

The stockpile drawdown has raised concerns about whether the United States could defend itself in a conflict against China in the near future, if one arose, the CSIS report stated.