US military support for Ukraine and Israel strains weapons stockpiles, commander warns

U.S. weapons stockpiles are being depleted due to military support for Ukraine and Israel, according to Adm. Samuel Paparo, head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. He warned this could affect the U.S. military's readiness to respond to potential conflicts with China. Paparo noted that the U.S. has provided over $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion. This includes advanced weaponry, which is now impacting the availability of munitions for other regions, particularly the Indo-Pacific. The Biden administration plans to use $7.1 billion in military drawdown authority to send more weapons to Ukraine before the new president takes office. Paparo emphasized the need to replenish U.S. munitions reserves.