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Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract

Aug 8, 2026 · 09:55 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Iran War Exposes US Munition Gaps as China and Russia Concerns Loom; Pentagon Awards Raytheon Missile Contract

The Iran war is straining U.S. missile stockpiles as China and Russia concerns grow. Analysts warn inventories are tightening while the Pentagon awards Raytheon new missile contracts.

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The U.S. is using a lot of missiles, so the Pentagon is giving Raytheon big orders to make more. When a company gets huge orders from the government, it can be a sign the business might grow.

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