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US to Send Israel Artillery Shells Initially Bound for Ukraine
The US is sending Israel tens of thousands of 155mm artillery shells that were designated for Ukraine, Axios reported on Thursday.
US to Send Israel Artillery Shells Initially Bound for Ukraine
One of those plates are already starting to wobble!
Biden Gives Ukraine More Cluster Bombs And Ukraine Operations Will Be Exempt From Potential Government Shutdown
President Biden on Thursday met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and announced a new tranche of US military aid for Ukraine that includes more cluster bombs, which are notorious for killing and maiming civilians.
Biden Gives Ukraine More Cluster Bombs During Zelensky Visit
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Joe Biden’s Aid to Hawaii vs Ukraine Aid Compared: What We Know
The Biden administration has been criticized in recent days over the support offered to survivors of the deadly wildfires in Maui, compared to the billions in U.S. aid sent to Ukraine.
Joe Biden’s Aid to Hawaii vs Ukraine Aid Compared: What We Know
To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has approved nearly $7 million in assistance to nearly 2,200 households, including nearly $3 million in initial rental assistance.
White House Calls for $40 Billion Supplemental
If enacted, the supplemental would provide $24.0 billion of additional aid to Ukraine – on top of the $113 billion the United States provided in 2022 alone. This includes $13.1 billion of military aid and replenishment of Pentagon weapons stocks, $8.7 billion of economic and humanitarian aid, and $2.3 billion to leverage additional aid from other donors through the World Bank.
That’s approximately $137 billion to Ukraine, $10 million, or so, for Hawaii (in soft loans and rental assistance)!
Israeli Officials Concerned About US Depleting Ammunition Stockpiles
American arms stockpiles in Israel have begun to shrink, Israeli officials said, voicing fears Washington will exhaust munitions earmarked for use by Tel Aviv in the event of ”emergencies.” The White House has shipped weapons from its depots around the globe to fuel the Ukrainian war machine.
Israeli Officials Concerned About US Depleting Ammunition Stockpiles
Ukraine Wants the US to Provide Cluster Bombs to Use With Drones
Cluster bombs endanger civilians by scattering small bombs across a large area and have been banned by over 100 countries
Ukraine Wants the US to Provide Cluster Bombs to Use With Drones
Rapidly Depleting Munitions Stockpiles Point to Necessary Changes in Policy
SUMMARY
U.S. munitions stockpiles are rapidly being depleted as the Ukraine war continues. Sufficient stockpiles of munitions are vital to the U.S. defense. Once the stockpiles are expended, the Department of Defense cannot simply buy more munitions—manufacturing takes years. Congress and the Department of Defense must ensure that the U.S. has sufficient stockpiles to meet the challenges of the modern era while working with manufacturers to make the industry as responsive as possible.
Rapidly Depleting Munitions Stockpiles Point to Necessary Changes in Policy
The war in Ukraine is draining Western munition stockpiles
The United States alone has given more than 1 million artillery shells, according to a report from the Department of Defense. But the U.S. is not alone. Although not to that scale, European nations have been steadily aiding Ukraine’s defense efforts. Now other allied nations are starting to worry they won’t have enough armaments for their own self-defense. The Associated Press reported that European nations are worried about their arms supplies should Russian aggression reach them.
The war in Ukraine is draining Western munition stockpiles
There’s Little More Washington Can Do To Convince China To Invade Taiwan
In the last 50 days, the executive and legislative branches in Washington have done more than in the last 50 years to convince China that America’s imperial policy is simply relentless, and must be met with force.
There’s Little More Washington Can Do To Convince China To Invade Taiwan
Senate Panel Advances Bill That Would Radically Change US Taiwan Policy
The legislation would give Taiwan $6.5 billion in military aid through 2027
Senate Panel Advances Bill That Would Radically Change US Taiwan Policy
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