The ongoing war in Iran has revealed significant vulnerabilities in U.S. and NATO defense capabilities, leading to a depletion of arsenals and a years-long shortage in missile defense systems. An ousted general has raised alarms about the potential for an extended imbalance in military readiness as European allies contend with delayed access to American weaponry. Defense executives are urgently discussing strategies to scale up U.S. weapons production to address this crisis. As the conflict continues, America finds itself struggling to maintain its military edge, with predictions that replenishment of missile stocks could take years. European clients of U.S. arms are experiencing severe backlogs, with caution expressed by NATO officials regarding the long wait for support. The situation underscores the critical need for the U.S. to enhance its missile-building capabilities and accelerate its defense expenditures to avoid further diminishment of military power.