US Munitions Stockpile Constraints and Strategic Implications for Indo-Pacific Deterrence

Analysis suggests that current US munitions production capacity and inventory levels are insufficient to sustain a prolonged high-intensity conflict in the Indo-Pacific. The report highlights that China is actively monitoring these logistical vulnerabilities to assess US deterrence credibility. It remains uncertain whether planned industrial base expansions will meet the required surge capacity in time to mitigate this strategic gap.