U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a pause in the delivery of some key weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot air defense missiles.
The decision reportedly comes amid concerns about low U.S. stockpiles and follows a recent memo calling for a review of America’s military inventory. Reports say the pause may remain in place until the audit is complete.
White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly defended the move, saying it was necessary to prioritize U.S. defense needs. “This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe. The strength of the United States Armed Forces remains unquestioned — just ask Iran,” she said, without providing further details.
According to NBC, the weapons affected include Patriot missiles, several thousand 155mm artillery shells, over 250 GMLRS rockets, more than 100 Hellfire missiles — which had not been previously disclosed — a...
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