The United States is facing a long road to replenish its stock of advanced military equipment used during the recent conflict with Iran. These weapons, which include precision-guided missiles, drones, and other high-tech systems, have been significantly depleted over the past few years. The decline began with the Biden administration's decision to send military aid to Ukraine in response to its war with Russia. This aid included a variety of U.S. weapons, which were drawn from the same inventory used in other global operations. The ongoing support to Ukraine has continued to strain these reserves, making it more difficult to maintain readiness for other potential conflicts. In addition to the aid to Ukraine, the 12-day war with Iran in June 2025 further depleted U.S. military stocks. This conflict, which involved both conventional and cyber warfare, required a significant drawdown of weapons and resources. The combination of these two factors has left the U.S. military with fewer advanced weapons than it had previously maintained. Rebuilding these reserves will take several years, as the U.S. defense industry needs time to manufacture new weapons and systems. This process involves not only production but also testing, training, and logistics, all of which contribute to the lengthy timeline for full restoration of military readiness.