BRIC Team reports: Washington’s depleted stocks and supply chain weaknesses could hand Beijing an important bargaining chip in this week’s talks These include missiles stationed in the Indo-Pacific region that were originally intended to deter Beijing in major flashpoints such as the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea. Although the United States has enough weapons to continue the fight against Iran, the shortages risk undermining its ability to fight a long war lasting several years, according to a report published last month by the Washington-based Centre for Strategic and International Studies. The think tank estimated that it would take between one and four years to rebuild stocks of seven key missiles back to pre-war levels – something that could prove “critical” in any conflict in the western Pacific.
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How US missile shortages after Iran war could strengthen China’s hand during Trump visit
BRIC Team reports: Washington’s depleted stocks and supply chain weaknesses could hand Beijing an important bargaining chip in this week’s talks These include missiles stationed in the Indo-Pacific region that were originally intended to deter Beijing in major flashpoints such as
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May 13, 2026 · 1 min read · 1 views
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- •The think tank estimated that it would take between one and four years to rebuild stocks of seven key missiles back to pre-war levels – something that could prove “critical” in any conflict in the western Pacific.
