Stockpiles of critical air defence systems have been significantly depleted during the war. The issue was reportedly raised again ahead of President Trump’s decision last weekend to cancel planned strikes on Iran. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told CNN that the US military “has more than enough munitions, ammo, and stockpiles to serve all of President Trump’s strategic goals and beyond.” Even still, the President has urged our defence contractors to constantly produce more made-in-America weapons, which are the best in the world,” Kelly added. Defence analysts told CNN that replenishing the US inventory of advanced munitions, including Patriot interceptors, could take years because of the lengthy production timelines required for such sophisticated weapons.