Event
A Pentagon inspector general report says the US military faces strategic ammunition shortfalls after spending an estimated $33.4 billion on Operation Epic Fury between 28 February and 30 June, including $22.3 billion on expended munitions.
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Operation Epic Fury cost an estimated US$33.4 billion between 28 February and 30 June, with US$22.3 billion spent on expended munitions, according to the Pentagon inspector general.
Background
A Pentagon inspector general report says the United States faces strategic ammunition shortfalls and munitions-resupply bottlenecks after Operation Epic Fury, its war in Iran. The operation was estimated to have cost US$33.4 billion between 28 February and 30 June 2026, including US$22.3 billion on expended munitions. The report also listed four F-15s destroyed, one F-35 damaged, seven KC-135 tankers damaged and up to 30 MQ-9 Reaper drones destroyed. President Donald Trump has rejected concerns about depleted weapons stocks, saying the United States has “virtually unlimited” ammunition.
A Pentagon inspector general report says the United States faces strategic ammunition shortfalls and munitions-resupply bottlenecks after Operation Epic Fury, its war in Iran. The operation was estimated to have cost US$33.4 billion between 28 February and 30 June 2026, including
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Key entities: United States, Pentagon inspector general, Iran, Operation Epic Fury, Houthis, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Khamis Mushait.
What did the Pentagon inspector general report find? It identified strategic ammunition shortfalls and industrial-base bottlenecks affecting resupply. How much did Operation Epic Fury cost? An estimated US$33.4 billion between 28 February and 30 June 2026. How much was spent on m
France 24 International | https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260915-middle-east-live-houthi-attacks-wound-13-civilians-in-southern-saudi-arabia | published 2026-09-15T05:28:45.000Z | primary source | France 24 International liveblog | Primary supplied report on the Pentago
2026-02-28: Operation Epic Fury began, according to the report’s coverage period. 2026-02-28 to 2026-06-30: The operation incurred an estimated US$33.4 billion in costs, including US$22.3 billion for expended munitions. 2026-06-30: The Pentagon inspector general’s assessment peri
Timeline
Operation Epic Fury began, according to the report’s coverage period.
The operation incurred an estimated US$33.4 billion in costs, including US$22.3 billion for expended munitions.
The Pentagon inspector general’s assessment period ended.
France 24 reported the inspector general’s findings and separate Houthi attacks that Saudi officials said wounded 13 civilians.
FAQ
It identified strategic ammunition shortfalls and industrial-base bottlenecks affecting resupply.
An estimated US$33.4 billion between 28 February and 30 June 2026.
US$22.3 billion was attributed to expended munitions.
Four F-15s were destroyed, one F-35 and seven KC-135 tankers were damaged, and up to 30 MQ-9 Reapers were destroyed.
The available material does not state their precise duration or operational effect.
In Khamis Mushait, Abha and Taif in southern Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi-led coalition reported 13 minor to moderate injuries.
Seven houses and two vehicles were reportedly damaged.
It said it would respond firmly and issued warnings and emergency alerts.
The Houthis reported more than 50 coalition strikes in western Yemen.