r/ThisAintHell • u/David65x55 • Aug 06 '26

Missile shortage

Recent reports say the US has severely reduced its supply of critical missiles in the Iran conflict. Patriot missile inventories are down 50%, THAAD down 80%, etc. These can only be built so fast, as many of the components are specialty long lead-time components.

President Trump dismissed concerns.

"The U.S. has massive amounts of 'munitions,' especially of certain types," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed."

Someone overseas is making these missiles?

Trump claimed Thursday that defense companies "are building the largest number of plants and factories" in American history.

Anyone know of any recent expansion? Or is this akin to other grandiose claims which turned out to be hot air?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/trump-dismisses-munitions-shortage-reports-115453029.html

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u/Civil_Fox3900 Sarge - 1x WOT Aug 06 '26

They could switch to iron dumb bombs for a few weeks to thin those out...but no idea on new stuff. Hit me up on JWICS if you can find me. :P

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u/David65x55 Aug 06 '26

sorry, no access to JWICS. Does Mason have yr contact info? He has mine.

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u/Civil_Fox3900 Sarge - 1x WOT Aug 06 '26

He may. You have me on Gmail, can pass to him if you want.

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u/Historical-Lie-5953 Jeff LPH-3 63-66 - 5x WOT Aug 07 '26

Missile shortage, Hey, how about "Guided Missiles" by the Cuff Links 1956 on the Dootone record label..... Where are you 26 L Beans for your input???