Pentagon raises concerns over weapons sent to Ukraine and issues alarming warning
Photo: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (Getty Images)
The current problems with the country’s military stockpiles are the result of decisions made by the previous administration, particularly regarding the transfer of weapons to Ukraine, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated during a briefing at the Pentagon.
According to him, a significant portion of ammunition was directed away from the needs of the US armed forces.
"We're also still dealing with the environment that Joe Biden created, which was depleting those stockpiles and not sending them to our own military but to Ukraine," Hegseth said.
He noted that the United States is now reviewing its approaches to the use of military resources.
"Ultimately, we think these munitions are better spent in our own interests at this point," the Pentagon chief added.
He also emphasized that the new funding bill should ensure proper replenishment of stockpiles and strengthen US defense capabilities.
The United States is simultaneously supporting Ukraine in the war against Russia and conducting a military campaign against Iran in the Middle East, which significantly increases the strain on the country’s defense resources. In Washington, there is growing discussion about the need to replenish weapons stockpiles and reconsider priorities for their use.
In particular, the Pentagon has already appealed to the White House to approve a request to Congress for more than $200 billion to fund the war against Iran, indicating the scale of needs and rising costs.
