Munitions

Intense heat waves across the continent have reawakened a deadly danger that had been buried for decades. Shells, mines, and ammunition left on the historical battlefields of the two world wars in France, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands are being exposed and detonating due to the extreme heat.

The prolonged war has highlighted Israel's dependence on munitions arriving from the USA - and now the defense establishment is preparing to significantly expand local production. GPS systems that turn regular bombs into precision ones, munitions that identify the target using a camera, and missiles launched from a great distance: these are the main smart munitions used by the Air Force - and this...

Globes has learned that the government is preparing to approve an additional tens of billions of shekels for security needs as early as next week. Analysts warn that this could necessitate future tax hikes and budget cuts.

Major General (res.) Tamir Hayman stated that reports regarding the depletion of US munitions are part of an internal political strategy designed to justify a shift toward diplomatic negotiations with Iran.

The US military is facing a severe munitions crisis, having exhausted nearly 80% of its central air defense interceptor inventory. Senior commanders warn that Pentagon stockpiles have reached a "dangerous low" as the conflict with Iran continues.

The US military has used most of its inventory of long-range precision missiles during five months of fighting against Iran. This was stated to Reuters by three sources familiar with the details.

With the IDF focused on Iran, senior officers warn of a critical shortage of munitions and interceptor missiles. Budgetary disputes between the Ministry of Defense and the Treasury are hindering the replenishment of vital military stocks.