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Ukrainian soldiers fire in the recently retaken city of Kupiansk, in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged missile and artillery barrages on Thursday as both sides refused to concede ground despite recent military setbacks for Moscow and the toll on the invaded country after seven months of war. (Kostiantyn Liberov/AP)

Russia burning through ammunition in Ukraine at ‘extraordinary’ rate

Russia is running out of its precision-guided weapons fastest, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

By Stephen Losey

4 months ago

Austin pledges to restock US ammo sent to Ukraine

The U.S. defense secretary assured lawmakers Tuesday he wouldn’t let stockpiles of critical munitions fall below minimum levels, as the Pentagon sends its own weapons to Ukraine’s defense against Russia.

11 months ago

Calling all weapons makers: Pentagon seeks new ideas to arm Ukraine

In its effort to quickly arm Ukraine against Russia, the Pentagon has announced the equivalent of an open casting call for companies to offer weapons and commercial systems that can be rushed to the fight.

11 months ago

Report: Military cleanup on Puerto Rican islands once used as Navy bombing ranges slow-going

“Substantial work remains,” the report stated.

By Danica Coto

24 months ago

Despite push for future tech, munitions remain major wedge in budget

The U.S. is preparing to bolster its munitions stash.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

The US is running out of bombs — and it may soon struggle to make more

America's best weapons now rely on parts from an increasingly shrinking industrial base — and in some cases, is totally reliant on Chinese-made materials.

By Aaron Mehta

5 years ago