Pentagon delays weapons deliveries to European allies as Iran war depletes stockpiles
United States has notified several European countries that previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed
WASHINGTON, United States (MNTV) – The United States has notified several European countries that previously contracted weapons deliveries are likely to be delayed as the Iran war continues to draw on American military stockpiles, Reuters reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
The affected countries include those in the Baltic region and Scandinavia.
Some of the weapons in question were purchased under the Foreign Military Sales program but have not yet been delivered, and those shipments will likely be postponed.
The White House and Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The delays reflect broader concerns among U.S. officials that the defense industry may be unable to keep pace with demand generated by simultaneous conflicts.
U.S. stockpiles had already been significantly drawn down — by billions of dollars’ worth of artillery systems, ammunition and anti-tank missiles — since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Israel’s military operations in Gaza from late 2023.
Since the Iran campaign began on February 28, Tehran has fired hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at Gulf countries, most of which have been intercepted using systems including PAC-3 Patriot interceptors — the same technology Ukraine relies on to defend against Russian ballistic missile strikes.
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