Admiral Brad Cooper told CBS News that US forces face no critical ammunition gaps despite reports of depleted interceptor stockpiles. The Central Command chief stated he is "not concerned at all" and that the military is ready for any contingency. This categorical denial follows reports that the six-month war with Iran has left Europe with a "beyond critical" shortage of advanced missile defense weapons.

The Pentagon requested $1.5 trillion from Congress to replenish Tomahawk, Patriot, and THAAD inventories. CSIS estimates that Patriot stocks have fallen below 1,000 missiles, having consumed roughly 1,500 interceptors during the Iranian conflict. The U.S. targets a production rate of 2,000 interceptors per year by 2030, and Germany opens its first Patriot production facility next month.