Pentagon withholds critical air defense missiles from Ukraine amid alarming stockpile shortages

In a move that raises serious alarms about America’s military preparedness and strategic priorities, the Pentagon has announced a pause in delivering essential air defense missiles and precision-guided munitions to Ukraine. This decision, part of a broader re-evaluation of U.S. arms stockpiles under President Donald Trump’s watch, comes despite ongoing aggressive Russian attacks that underscore Ukraine’s desperate need for these defenses. Confirmed by senior officials familiar with the matter, the withheld weaponry includes high-value systems such as Patriot missiles, precision-guided GMLRS rockets, Hellfire missiles, and Howitzer artillery rounds. These armaments are not trivial—they represent some of the most advanced equipment...