Recent clashes with Houthi militants in Yemen have uncovered serious concerns regarding the US Navy's ammunition supplies. During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Admiral James Kilby noted that the frequency of Houthi attacks on international shipping lanes and US warships has highlighted the strain on the Navy's munitions industrial base. He mentioned the necessity to enhance production of long-range munitions, while also suggesting that sourcing from various vendors, even if specifications differ, could enhance effectiveness over having no munitions available. The ongoing conflict has compelled the US military to expend expensive munitions to counter relatively low-cost Houthi drones and missiles.
Clashes with Houthi militants have exposed problems with Navy ammunition supplies, a US admiral told Congress.
The US Navy has expended vast quantities of munitions shooting down Houthi drones and missiles.
Houthi militants in Yemen have targeted cargo ships and US Navy vessels in the Red Sea.
Admiral Kilby highlighted the strain on our munitions industrial base during the House Appropriations Committee hearing.
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