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Hegseth halted weapons for Ukraine despite military analysis that the aid wouldn’t jeopardize U.S. readiness

UNITED STATES, JUL 4 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halted shipments of critical air defense systems despite military reports confirming U.S. stockpiles remain above critical levels, sparking bipartisan criticism.

  • On July 2, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unilaterally halted a weapons shipment to Ukraine, including air defense systems and ammunition, marking his third such suspension since February.
  • A Pentagon memo ordered a review of munitions stockpiles, prompting Hegseth to unilaterally halt Ukraine aid over concerns about low supplies.
  • NBC News found senior military officers concluded aid to Ukraine wouldn't deplete U.S. ammunition supplies below critical levels, affirming stockpiles remained above thresholds.
  • Following the halt, bipartisan lawmakers expressed frustration over lack of notice, allies and Ukraine were caught off guard amid a major July 4 attack.
  • Debate over U.S. aid to Ukraine intensifies as lawmakers examine whether the aid suspension violates security assistance mandates.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked a shipment of weapons that was supposed to be delivered to Ukraine last week. He did so using the…

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NBC News broke the news in United States on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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