In a dramatic policy turn that underscores a broader strategic recalibration in Washington, the Pentagon has paused the delivery of key US-manufactured weapons to Ukraine, according to reports from Politico and NBC News. The decision marks the most significant interruption in American military aid to Kiev since the beginning of the conflict and reflects growing concerns over the sustainability of US weapons reserves, as well as a marked shift under the Trump administration’s “America First” foreign policy doctrine.

The internal reassessment, reportedly initiated by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, follows months of rising anxiety within the Department of Defense over the rate at which US munitions have been depleted. The result is a suspension of shipments involving precision-guided munitions, artillery shells, and air defense systems. These include dozens of Patriot missile interceptors, AIM and Stinger air-to-air missiles, hundreds of Hellfire and GMLRS systems, and thousands of 155mm artillery rounds-many of which had already been staged in Europe for near-term delivery to Ukrainian forces.

White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly defended the decision, describing it as a necessary recalibration in line with US national security needs. “This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe,” Kelly stated. “The strength of the United States Armed Forces remains unquestioned-just ask Iran.”

The freeze applies to weapons pledged under both the direct drawdown authority from US military stockpiles and the Ukraine Security Assistance........

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