https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ousted-general-warned-of-years-long-missile-defense-shortage-before-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ousted-general-warned-of-years-long-missile-defense-shortage-before-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/ousted-general-warned-of-years-long-missile-defense-shortage-before-iran-war#u136469Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:20:15 +0000Army Chief of Staff General Randy George warned in late December that American missile defense stockpiles were critically low and would face shortages extending until 2030. Multiple officials confirmed his assessment appeared in the Pentagon Global Force Management Allocation Plan before the outbreak of the war with Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted General George in April while the conflict was ongoing. The warnings highlighted severe constraints regarding Terminal High Altitude Area Defense batteries and Patriot missiles, leaving Washington with reduced margins and straining allied