Top US admiral warns of depleted weapons stockpiles due to aid to Ukraine and Israel

A top U.S. Navy admiral has raised concerns about the depletion of American weapons stockpiles due to ongoing military aid to Ukraine and Israel. Admiral Samuel Paparo stated that shipments are affecting the readiness of U.S. forces, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region. The Biden administration recently authorized an additional $275 million in weapons for Ukraine, including advanced air defense systems and artillery. This comes as Ukraine has begun using U.S.-supplied long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia. With President-elect Donald Trump set to take office soon, the Biden administration is under pressure to expedite $7.1 billion in weapons from Pentagon stockpiles. The administration is also managing a $50 billion loan to Ukraine, funded by frozen Russian assets.