Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low

Houthi attacks exposed US Navy issues over ammo supplies, says admiral

A US serviceman on a patrol on the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Red Sea in July 2024.Anadolu/Anadolu via Getty ImagesClashes with Houthi militants have exposed problems with Navy ammunition supplies, a US admiral told Congress.The US Navy has expended vast quantities of munitions shooting down Houthi drones and missiles.Houthi militants in Yemen have targeted cargo ships and US Navy vessels in the Red Sea.Attacks by Houthi rebels on Red Sea shi…

Navy leaders look to expand munitions options as supplies run low

Navy leaders are looking for brand-new types of munitions to ensure they have enough firepower for future conflicts. During testimony before the House Appropriations Committee on Wednesday, Acting Chief of Naval Operations Adm. James Kilby acknowledged recent operations in the Red Sea “have highlighted the strain on our munitions industrial base.” Officials are working to close that gap, but current production lines may not be sufficient for tha…