The US military is "running low on munitions," specifically citing Cruise missiles, Tomahawks, and Patriot missiles. An emergency appropriations bill is being prepared to resupply. War consumes inventory. The explicit mention of specific missile systems (Tomahawk/Patriot) directly benefits the prime contractors responsible for manufacturing them. This guarantees future order book revenue regardless of the war's outcome. Long Defense Primes (RTX makes Tomahawks/Patriots; LMT makes Patriots). Political gridlock in the US Congress regarding the war powers resolution or funding bills.