US Faces Shortfall in Patriot Missiles Amid Ongoing Ukraine Military Aid
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The US has only 25% of the Patriot missile interceptors needed for its military plans due to recent high usage, leading to a halt in transfers to Ukraine, though this decision was partially reversed by Trump amid ongoing tensions and military needs.
Topics:nation#defense-and-military#munitions-transfer#patriot-missile#stockpile-depletion#ukraine-aid#us-military
- US only has 25% of all Patriot missile interceptors needed for Pentagon’s military plans The Guardian
- Trump to Resume Sending Weapons to Ukraine WSJ
- Trump’s U-Turn on Weapons Leaves Ukrainians Hopeful but Cautious The New York Times
- Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell on Ukraine Military Aid U.S. Department of Defense (.gov)
- Trump aides to discuss Ukraine weapons today after president says shipments will resume CNN
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