NBC News - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a pause in sending a shipment of missiles and ammunition to Ukraine over concerns about the U.S. military's stockpiles, according to two defense officials, two congressional officials and two sources with knowledge of the decision. The pause comes weeks after Hegseth ordered a review of the U.S. stockpile of munitions. The supply has been depleted in recent years as the U.S. sent assistance to Ukraine in its war against Russia and to the Middle East as the U.S. fought Houthi rebels in Yemen and defended Israel and allies against Iran, four officials said.
Among the thousands of weapons being delayed are dozens of Patriot interceptors. President Donald Trump said last week after a NATO conference that the U.S. is trying to find such missiles to send to Ukraine. If the munitions are found to be in short supply or needed in other parts of the world, they could be held back even after the Hegseth-ordered assessment is complete. Full story.
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