BBC
Trump denies US weapons shortage and says information 'leakers' being 'hunted down'
Thursday, August 6, 2026
President Trump denied that the United States faces a weapons shortage and said that government officials leaking information about military supplies are being pursued. The statement followed reports citing publicly available data suggesting the U.S. has depleted stocks of certain weapons that require extended manufacturing timelines. Trump did not specify which weapons systems he was referencing or provide details about the alleged leak investigation.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8mjd19xm7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
