As U.S. stockpiles dwindle, low-cost alternatives to Pentagon's munitions are still years away Mar 24, 2026 · John T. Seward · washingtontimes.com read more » Low-cost alternatives to the multimillion-dollar missiles the U.S. is using in its war against Iran are still years away, key Pentagon officials said Tuesday, leaving the military reliant on high-cost munitions that are increasingly in short supply. Read more »