US Weapons Stocks Strained by Support to Ukraine and Israel

Admiral Samuel Paparo warns that arms supplies to Ukraine and Israel are depleting US readiness in the Indo-Pacific.

Admiral Paparo, head of the US Indo-Pacific Command, highlights concerns over the depletion of US air defense stocks due to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
The US has provided advanced systems like Patriot missiles and THAAD to Ukraine and Israel, impacting military readiness against potential threats from China.
Paparo stresses the need to replenish and expand US weapons stockpiles to ensure readiness for potential conflicts in the Indo-Pacific region.
The Biden administration's continued military aid to Ukraine and Israel is under scrutiny as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, with his administration potentially reassessing these commitments.
The depletion of US munitions has raised concerns about America's ability to deter China, particularly in light of China's increased military activities around Taiwan.