Donald Trump says "Exquisite and Elite Weapons" are being produced despite depleted stockpiles
“Exquisite and Elite Weapons”
Reported September 15, 2026 by stripes.com. Checked word for word against that report.
A recent Pentagon inspector general report indicates that U.S. munitions stockpiles have been significantly depleted due to the conflict with Iran, with industrial production facing limitations in replenishing supplies. The report highlights challenges in manufacturing key components like rocket motors and securing skilled labor. This comes as President Trump stated the U.S. possesses ample weaponry and is producing new arms for deployment. The conflict, which began in late February, has incurred substantial costs for expended munitions, damaged military equipment, and infrastructure repairs, with ongoing operations impacting troop deployments and security protocols.
- stripes.com ↗︎15 SEP 2026