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strikeAug 7, 2026

Rheinmetall says ramping up ATACMS output will take time as US rebuilds stocks

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Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile production with Lockheed Martin, underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran.

Source: Matthias Inverardi, Reuters; Matthias Inverardi; Reuters — Read the full report

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  • Matthias Inverardi, Reuters; Matthias Inverardi; ReutersBy Matthias Inverardi, Reuters; Matthias Inverardi; Reuters

    Rheinmetall said on Friday it would take time to ramp up planned ATACMS missile production with Lockheed Martin, underscoring the challenge the United States faces to replenish weapons stockpiles depleted by the war with Iran. Reuters reported this week that the U.S. Army had use…

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The last confirmed US strike on a cargo vessel occurred nearly a month ago in the Gulf of Oman.

Location: Gulf of Oman