Hegseth Denies Ammunition Shortages Amid Kelly's Warning on Depleted Stocks
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has firmly rejected criticism regarding alleged ammunition shortages within the US military, asserting that stockpiles are sufficient for ongoing operations. Speaking to a US House committee, Hegseth described concerns about depleted supplies as 'foolishly and unhelpfully exaggerated,' while Chief of Staff Dan Caine confirmed that regional commands report adequate resources for current missions. This reassurance contrasts sharply with warnings issued by Senator Mark Kelly, who claimed on CBS’s 'Face The Nation' that missile and ammunition stocks, including Tomahawk, ATACMS, SM-3, and Patriot systems, have been severely depleted. Kelly argued that rebuilding these inventories would take years and warned that the US might be unable to defend itself against a prolonged attack. He further criticized the Trump administration for engaging in conflict without a clear strategic goal or timetable, suggesting the nation is in a worse defensive position than before. The exchange highlights a significant disagreement between Pentagon leadership and congressional oversight regarding the state of US military readiness and the logistical impacts of recent conflicts.
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