KYIV—Ukraine has received cluster bombs from the United States, munitions banned in more than 100 countries, but has pledged to only use them to dislodge concentrations of enemy soldiers. Valeryi Shershen, a spokesman for the Tavria, or southern, military district on Thursday confirmed an announcement by his commander that the weapons had arrived a week…
The US Is Considering Providing Cluster Munitions to Ukraine, Says America’s Top Military Officer
WASHINGTON—The United States is considering providing cluster munitions to Ukraine, the top American military officer said Friday. Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the U.S. has been thinking about providing the munitions “for a long time.” He noted that Russian troops are using them on the battlefield in Ukraine…
IN-DEPTH: US Munitions Stockpile Too Low to Defend in War Over Taiwan
As Russian paratroopers descended on Kyiv and attempted to seize Antonov Airport, U.S. officials offered Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a lifeline. Western leaders could guarantee him safe passage if he fled immediately. Zelenskyy famously retorted that he needed ammunition, “not a ride.” In the 15 months since, the United States has spent tens of billions…
US Army Seeks $18 Billion to Replenish Munitions Lost to Ukraine
The U.S. Army is seeking $18 billion to expand and modernize its munitions production capabilities following the critical depletion of key munitions due to the United States’ ongoing security aid to Ukraine. The $18 billion is planned to be spent over 15 years, according to Army Secretary Christine Wormuth. The first tranche of investments—$1.5 billion—is…
US Army Surging Munitions Production Amid Shortage Fears
The United States is working to overhaul its acquisition of certain high-end munitions which experts fear would be depleted in the event of a war with China. U.S. Army officials are in the process of ramping up production to overcome challenges associated with replenishing domestic stockpiles of munitions that were either sold to Ukraine or…
US Would Run Out of Munitions in War With China: Report
The United States would likely run out of critical munitions during a major conflict with China’s communist regime due to its inability to adequately mobilize the defense industrial base, according to a new report. The report, titled “Empty Bins in a Wartime Environment,” examines how the United States has depleted key arms reserves by supplying…
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