USS Lincoln to Come Home From Middle East: WSJ

Summary

Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports from the White House on the planned replacement of the USS Lincoln after more than 250 days deployed, as lawmakers raise concerns about crew strain and military sustainability. He also highlights worries over depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, including roughly 25% of Reaper drones already used. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says the U.S. is trying to accelerate production of lower-cost weapons, which could support defense suppliers.

• WSJ reports a planned new aircraft carrier deployment to relieve the USS Lincoln, deployed more than 250 days.
• Lawmakers are demanding answers on the sustainability of long crew deployments.
• Bloomberg Economics projections raise concerns about U.S. weapons stockpile levels.
• Washington Post reports the U.S. has used about 25% of its Reaper drones.
• Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says the U.S. is trying to supercharge production of lower-cost weapons.
• Lower-cost weapons can be fielded faster than more expensive, longer-to-produce weapons.
• The report highlights sustained military demands tied to the Strait of Hormuz.