{"id":2451703,"date":"2025-06-25T09:49:59","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:49:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-navy-admits-its-burning-through-too-many-munitions-protecting-israel-from-iran\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T09:51:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T13:51:00","slug":"us-navy-admits-its-burning-through-too-many-munitions-protecting-israel-from-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-navy-admits-its-burning-through-too-many-munitions-protecting-israel-from-iran\/","title":{"rendered":"US Navy Admits It\u2019s Burning Through Too Many Munitions Protecting Israel from Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-navy-admits-its-burning-through-too-many-munitions-protecting-israel-from-iran%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2451703&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/whats-next-great-awakening-or-great-reset\/\" title=\"What\u2019s Next? Great Awakening or Great Reset?\">recent congressional hearing<\/a>, Admiral James Kilby, acting chief of Naval Operations, informed the Senate Appropriations Committee that the U.S. Navy is rapidly depleting its munitions stock while supporting Israel amid ongoing conflicts, notably in response to Iranian threats. Despite having a sufficient supply of Standard Missile-3s for global threats, Kilby noted the alarming rate at which these munitions are being utilized for Israel&#8217;s defense. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan highlighted the importance of addressing munitions shortages, indicating that it remains a high priority for the current administration. Senator Mitch McConnell also emphasized the need for increased munitions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israel-strikes-back-at-syria-after-missile-defense-shield-fails\/\" title=\"Israel Strikes Back At Syria After Missile ... Shield Fails\">air defense systems<\/a>, reflecting concerns over the lessons learned from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-middle-east-approach-may-empower-rivals-says-former-dni-ratcliffe\/\" title=\"\u2018Biden\u2019s Middle East approach may empower rivals,\u2019 says former DNI Ratcliffe\">recent conflicts<\/a>. The narrative surrounding U.S.-Israel relations continues to evolve, particularly in light of past military actions against Iran, leading to discussions about the appropriate balance between aiding allies and maintaining focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >domestic policy issues<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>A representative of the U.S. Navy told a congressional panel Tuesday that America is using up munitions at breakneck speed for Israeli defense.<\/p>\n<p>Admiral James Kilby, acting chief of Naval Operations, was testifying before the Senate Appropriations Committee during a hearing on the Navy&rsquo;s budget.<\/p>\n<p>He was asked by Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii about the Navy&rsquo;s stockpile of available munitions for other potential threats, Fox News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/navy-using-munitions-alarming-speed-defend-israel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The latest round of conflict in the Middle East utilized large amounts of munitions to defend Israel from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/scott-jennings-says-iran-shortly-attacking-us-bases-signals-total-capitulation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iranian<\/a> strikes,&rdquo; Schatz said. &ldquo;Does the Navy currently have all the SM-3s it needs for global threats?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We do, sir,&rdquo; Kilby replied, &ldquo;but we are, to your point, using them at an alarming rate. As you know, those are missiles procured by the Missile Defense Agency and then delivered to the Navy for our use. And we are using them quite effectively in the defense of Israel.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.src=src; \t\t\t\t\t\tscript.async=true; \t\t\t\t\t\tdocument.body.appendChild(script); \t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\tfunction findPreviousParagraph(selector, x) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst targetElement=document.querySelector(selector); \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!targetElement) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Target element not found.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Get all <\/p>\n<p> elements in order as they appear in the document \t\t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphs=Array.from(document.querySelectorAll(\"p\"));  \t\t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the index of the last <\/p>\n<p> before the target element \t\t\t\t\t\tlet targetIndex=paragraphs.findIndex(p=> p.compareDocumentPosition(targetElement) & Node.DOCUMENT_POSITION_PRECEDING);  \t\t\t\t\t\tif (targetIndex===-1 || targetIndex <x) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.warn(\"Not enough paragraphs before the target element.\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\treturn null; \t\t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\treturn paragraphs[targetIndex - x]; \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Set up IntersectionObserver \t\t\t\t\tfunction observeElement(element) { \t\t\t\t\t\tif (!element) return;  \t\t\t\t\t\tconst observer=new IntersectionObserver( \t\t\t\t\t\t\t(entries)=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tentries.forEach(entry=> { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tif (entry.isIntersecting) { \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconsole.log(\"Paragraph is now visible:\", entry.target.textContent.trim()); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloadScript(\"https:\/\/embed.sendtonews.com\/player3\/embedcode.js?fk=s28Az7AY\"); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.disconnect(); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t\t\t\t\t}, \t\t\t\t\t\t\t{ threshold: 0.5 } \/\/ Adjust threshold as needed \t\t\t\t\t\t);  \t\t\t\t\t\tobserver.observe(element); \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\t\/\/ Find the 1st paragraph before #stnvideo and observe it \t\t\t\t\tlet paragraphToObserve=findPreviousParagraph(\"#stnvideo\", 2); \t\t\t\t\tobserveElement(paragraphToObserve); \t\t\t\t}); \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said naval leadership is &ldquo;looking at a number of different avenues, including other parties and different ways of making some of these munitions,&rdquo; calling it a &ldquo;huge priority&rdquo; of President Trump.<\/p>\n<p>Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky also weighed in on the matter.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We need more munitions, air defense interceptors, long-range fires, he said. &ldquo;Recent conflict tells us we need a lot more of them.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Following Trump&rsquo;s daring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-trump-won-monday-hilarious-comment-jd-vance-irans-pitiful-weaponry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bunker-buster bombing<\/a> mission against Iran, it&rsquo;s time for the United States to take a deep breath and begin stepping back.<\/p>\n<p>Israel will always be our ally. They bring stability to an otherwise chaotic region, maintain a special relationship with America, and deserve to live in peace.<\/p>\n<p>Yet after Trump followed through on a plan that wiped out Iran&rsquo;s nuclear capabilities, it appears as if Israel wants more from the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>The commander in chief likely carried out the bombing raid to force both sides to the table in an effort to forge a lasting peace.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn&rsquo;t meant to open to door to another potentially endless war where American military equipment, time, and money are spent abroad.<\/p>\n<p>The tension has become so apparent that on Tuesday, Trump unleashed a curse word in frustration at a reporter when asked about the current state of affairs regarding Iran and Israel trading blows again.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not happy with Iran either, but I&rsquo;m really unhappy if Israel is going out this morning,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/furious-trump-curse-word-fly-unleashes-israel-iran-not-happy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he said<\/a>. &ldquo;We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don&rsquo;t know what the f*** they&rsquo;re doing. Do you understand that?&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Trump was so furious with Israel&rsquo;s original plans for retaliation that he chewed out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, forcing him to significantly scale back the attack.<\/p>\n<p>Trump ran on a number of key issues, but putting America first was at the top of his list.<\/p>\n<p>He can continue to assist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/cnn-issues-correction-karoline-leavitt-shoots-fake-news-report-iran-strike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Middle East affairs<\/a>&nbsp;and monitor future activity, as his administration has already done.<\/p>\n<p>But if the nation is beginning to run dry on munitions, it may be time to redirect our focus to domestic policy issues, before history repeats itself and we become tied up in yet another far-flung land for years to come.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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