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AFBytes briefing

Shortages of precision munitions affect U.S. ability to project power in the Gulf, which in turn influences oil-price stability and defense-industry production schedules that employ American workers.

Key entities

  • Iran
  • Trump

What to watch next

  • Monitor the next quarterly Pentagon munitions inventory report or any supplemental budget request tied to Gulf contingencies.
  • Track the next Pentagon budget request or supplemental appropriation bill for munitions funding levels.

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