Iran Exposes the Mobilization Gap

The U.S. can expend munitions much more quickly than it can replace them.

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The war with Iran has demonstrated both the strength of the U.S. military and the limits of the industrial system supporting it. Washington has overwhelming offensive capabilities and substantial air and missile defenses, but sustaining the strike campaign has put a heavy demand on its arsenal. Exact U.S. inventories are not publicly available, and public […]

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Andrew Davidson
Andrew Davidson is an analyst at Geopolitical Futures. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Homeland Security and is completing his master’s degree in International Relations through Liberty University. Prior to working on continuing his education, he served in the U.S. Army for over 11 years with experience as a Platoon Sergeant in the Middle East and South Korea serving with the 10th Mountain Division and the 25th Infantry Division.