THE SADNESS OF WAR
WAR IN 2026— The sadness of war, when it becomes a playground... ANALYSIS OF THE IRAN WAR Bernard Bujold - Washington is currently facing an urgent need to significantly increase arms production from the defense industry to replenish stocks depleted by supporting Ukraine, aiding Israel, and preparing for potential conflicts in the Middle East. The U.S. defense industrial base is currently struggling to meet the high demand for weapons, with critical munition production failing to keep pace with increased procurement spending. Here are the key details regarding the demand for more arms: Production vs. Procurement Gap: While Congress has more than tripled spending on missiles and munitions since 2015, production has not increased proportionally. For instance, procurement for Joint Air to Surface Standoff Munitions (JASSM) and Standard Missile 6 (SM-6) has roughly doubled, but production has only increased by 14% and 23%, respectively. Urgent Stock Replen...