US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, new analysis finds (opens in new tab)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee on defense hearing on the budget request for the Department of Defense, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)2026-05-27T13:30:17Z WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military contractors need at least three years to replenish stockpiles of three key weapons systems , according to an analysis released Wednesday, that American forces would have limited firepower in any . The weapons systems are , which a...