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news El Financiero 2026-05-27

US arms reserves depleted by Iran conflict, weakening stance against China

A recent analysis indicates that US military contractors will need at least three years to replenish key weapon systems depleted by the conflict with Iran. This raises concerns about US firepower limitations in a potential conflict with China.


Los contratistas militares de Estados Unidos necesitan al menos tres años para reponer las reservas de tres sistemas de armas clave utilizados intensamente en la guerra con Irán. <p>Los <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/03/06/guerra-eu-iran-trump-y-contratistas-acuerdan-cuadruplicar-la-produccion-de-armamento-de-alta-gama/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/mundo/2026/03/06/guerra-eu-iran-trump-y-contratistas-acuerdan-cuadruplicar-la-produc...

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