Sunday, April 17, 2011

NATO Runs Short of Munitions in Libya

This is what happens when bankrupt countries mount a war.  But hey, we need the oil. 

http://defensenews.com/story.php?i=6254304&c=MID&s=AIR
NATO is running short of precision bombs and other munitions in its Libyan operation against the forces of Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, The Washington Post reported April 15.

Citing unnamed senior NATO and U.S. officials, the newspaper said the shortage highlights the limitations of Britain, France and other European countries in sustaining even a relatively small military action.

The shortage of European munitions, along with the limited number of aircraft available, has raised doubts among some officials about whether the United States can continue to avoid returning to the air campaign, the report said.

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