Record-high ammo use seen if US goes to war

By Agence France-Presse

Mar 31, 2023 12:21 am

WASHINGTON, D.C.: America's top military officer warned on Wednesday that war between the United States and another major power would see 'off the charts' munitions consumption, saying there was work to be done to ensure the country is prepared.

Ukraine and Russia have fired huge amounts of artillery ammunition since Moscow invaded its pro-West neighbor on Feb. 24, 2022, sparking concerns about the amount Washington — which has supplied large amounts of shells to Kyiv — has on hand.

WEAPONS WARNING Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. AFP PHOTO

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