Sen. Mark Kelly says 'of course we have a munitions issue' despite denial

Senator Mark Kelly acknowledged that the United States is experiencing a "munitions issue" amidst heightened military operations, particularly in response to actions related to the Iran war. Kelly's statement directly addressed and countered denials from figures like Pete Hegseth, who had previously testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Speaking on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Kelly explained the reality of current military expenditures. He pointed out that "when you attack over 10,000 targets from the air with cruise missiles and ballistic missiles and bombs from airplanes, you are using a lot of munitions." This extensive use, he stressed, has led to a significant drawdown of available stocks.

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of course we have a munitions issue

Kelly underscored the finite nature of military resources, stating unequivocally, "we do not have an endless supply of these things." His comments highlight concerns about the sustainability of prolonged high-intensity aerial campaigns and the potential strain on the U.S. defense industrial base to replenish these critical supplies.

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it's widely understood that when you attack over 10,000 targets from the air with cruise missiles and ballistic missiles and bombs from airplanes, you are using a lot of munitions, and we do not have an endless supply of these things.