{"id":2054717,"date":"2023-10-04T02:58:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-04T06:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-warns-congress-its-running-low-on-funds-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T03:01:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T07:01:55","slug":"pentagon-warns-congress-its-running-low-on-funds-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-warns-congress-its-running-low-on-funds-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon alerts Congress of insufficient funds for Ukraine weapon replacements."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-warns-congress-its-running-low-on-funds-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2054717&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<div data-post-content=\"true\" class=\"post_content\" id=\"post_content\">\n<p>The Department of Defense\u200c issued\u2062 a warning to \u200dCongress this week, revealing that it is facing a shortage of funds to replace \u2064weapons sent to Ukraine. This\u200d has resulted in a slowdown in resupplying \u2063American\u2064 troops.\u200b Pentagon Comptroller Michael McCord sent a\u2064 letter to House and Senate leaders, stating that out of the $25.9 billion \u200dallocated by Congress \u200dfor replenishing military stocks sent to Ukraine, only $1.6 billion remains. These stocks include \u2062crucial artillery, rockets, and missiles needed for Ukraine&#8217;s counteroffensive against Russia.\u2062 Without additional funding, assistance to Ukraine, including air\u2062 defense and ammunition, will be delayed or reduced, which \u200bis concerning as Russia prepares for a\u200d winter offensive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2>Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/mccarthy-confident-he-will-remain-house-speaker-despite-challenge-5503277?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">McCarthy &#8216;Confident&#8217; He Will Remain\u200d House\u2062 Speaker\u200b Despite Challenge<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/3\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/rep-biggs-predicts-mccarthy-will-probably-survive-the-vote-to-oust-him-as-speaker-5503205?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">Rep. Biggs Predicts McCarthy Will &#8216;Probably&#8217; \u200bSurvive the\u2064 Vote to Oust Him\u200d as Speaker<\/a><\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/3\/2023<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, the United States has approximately \u200b$5.4 billion\u200d remaining to provide weapons and equipment \u200dfrom its stockpiles. \u200dThis funding would have already been depleted if the Pentagon hadn&#8217;t realized it had overvalued the previously sent equipment, freeing up \u200d$6.2 billion. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cornell-university-offering-baskets-of-free-mxnstrual-products-in-mens-restrooms\/\" title=\"Cornell University Offering Baskets of Free \u2018Mxnstrual\u2019 Products in Men\u2019s Restrooms\">long-term funding<\/a> for \u200bUkraine has \u200dcompletely run out through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.<\/p>\n<p>McCord&#8217;s\u200b letter highlights the\u200c impact of the funding gap on\u200c U.S.\u200c troops, stating \u2063that the replenishment of their forces has been slowed down to mitigate the uncertain funding future. Failure to\u200b replenish the military services in a\u2064 timely manner could harm \u200btheir readiness.<\/p>\n<p>Following \u2064the \u2064passage of a stopgap funding measure to avoid a government shutdown, McCord sent his letter, expressing concern about the \u2063absence of new security assistance funding for Ukraine. Aid for Ukraine\u2062 was \u200dremoved from the continuing resolution to secure enough votes from House Republican lawmakers. This\u2064 funding measure provides temporary funding until mid-November, allowing Congress more time to pass \u200ca larger bill lasting until September \u20632024.<\/p>\n<p>While President Joe Biden and top Democrats argue against halting funding, some Republican lawmakers oppose providing additional\u200c funds to Ukraine, citing domestic issues\u2063 such as border security. Rep. Matt\u2064 Gaetz has raised questions about a potential &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disney-sued-by-financing-partner-for-allegedly-cheating-them-out-of-millions\/\" title=\"Disney sued by partner for allegedly defrauding them of millions.\">secret \u200cside deal<\/a> on Ukraine,&#8221; but House Speaker\u2064 Kevin McCarthy denies making any such \u2063deal.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Warnings<\/h2>\n<p>McCord&#8217;s letter \u2064emphasizes that blocking\u200c aid to Ukraine would not only endanger Kyiv but \u2063also potentially \u2063embolden the Chinese Communist Party \u2062to \u200cengage in aggression elsewhere. It is crucial for the U.S. \u200cto continue leading \u2063the global coalition, and adequate resources are needed to fulfill this leadership role.<\/p>\n<p>The White House has also warned that emergency funding\u2063 can only meet Ukraine&#8217;s war needs in the short term. With\u200d approximately $6 billion remaining in military aid, President Biden \u2062has\u2064 requested an additional $24 billion to\u200b cover the\u2064 last \u2063three months of 2023.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Associated Press contributed to this\u200d report.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>How big is the US military?<\/h2>\n<p><span>The\u2064 United States \u2063is also \u2064the world&#8217;s third largest army in terms of manpower, with about \u200c1.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-warns-congress-its-running-low-on-funds-to-replace-weapons-sent-to-ukraine\/\" title=\"Pentagon alerts Congress of insufficient funds for Ukraine weapon replacements.\">4 million active military personnel<\/a> in 2022. The United States military\u200b consists of different service branches, including\u2064 the Army, Navy, Airforce,\u200b Marine Corps, and\u200c Space Force. Ued its stockpile of ammunition.\u200d It was discovered that the accounting system used \u200cto track military stocks had inaccurately accounted\u200c for the value\u200b of ammunition, resulting in an overestimation of \u200davailable funds. This mistake has caused a delay in the procurement process and has put the resupply of crucial weapons \u200dand equipment at risk.<\/p>\n<p>The shortage of funds comes at\u200d a critical time as tensions between Ukraine and \u2064Russia \u2062continue to escalate. The recent build-up of Russian forces along the\u200c Ukrainian border has raised concerns \u200dof a potential invasion. Ukraine&#8217;s defense \u2063forces rely heavily on supplies and equipment provided \u2062by the United States to maintain their defense \u200bcapabilities. Without the necessary weapons, ammunition, and equipment, Ukraine&#8217;s\u200d ability to defend itself \u2062effectively would be severely compromised.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Department of Defense has been\u2063 actively working to address the funding shortfall \u2062and ensure the timely resupply of military stocks. \u200dEfforts are being made to reallocate appropriations and redirect funds from non-critical areas to the replenishing of supplies for Ukraine. However, these \u2062measures \u2062can only provide a\u2062 temporary solution to the issue at hand.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200d is \u2062imperative for Congress to take immediate action and provide additional funding to \u2064address the shortage. Delaying or reducing assistance to Ukraine \u2063would not only undermine their defense capabilities but also send a message of weakness to Russia. The United States has long been a staunch supporter of Ukraine&#8217;s sovereignty and \u200cterritorial integrity, and it is essential to continue this support during this critical time.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the United\u2063 States&#8217; commitment to\u2063 Ukraine is\u2063 not merely a matter of regional security but also a strategic imperative. \u2064A resilient and stable \u2063Ukraine is crucial for European stability. The ongoing crisis in Ukraine has\u2064 wider implications for global security and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-mocks-and-attacks-the-united-states-on-u-s-soil-biden-admin-struggles-to-respond\/\" title=\"China Mocks And Attacks The United States On U.S. Soil; Biden Admin Struggles To Respond\">rules-based international order<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Congress must recognize the\u200c urgency of the situation and prioritize the provision\u200c of adequate \u200cfunding to resupply Ukraine&#8217;s military stocks. The $1.6 billion that remains from the allocated amount is \u2063woefully insufficient to address the scale of the \u2063problem. Additional \u2062funding is needed to \u200densure that Ukraine has the necessary resources to counter any potential aggression and defend its territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it is important to reassess and strengthen\u200c the United States&#8217; long-term\u2063 commitment to \u200cUkraine&#8217;s\u200c security. While immediate funding is required to \u2062address the current crisis, a sustainable and comprehensive approach to supporting Ukraine is necessary. This \u200dincludes providing\u2063 training and assistance \u2063in building their defense capabilities, enhancing cybersecurity measures, and promoting economic stability in the region.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial that\u2063 the United States remains steadfast in its\u200d support for Ukraine and demonstrates its commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/paying-iranian-terrorists-billions-in-ransom-is-nothing-to-brag-about-mr-president\/\" title=\"Mr. President, boasting about paying billions to Iranian terrorists is not commendable.\">upholding international norms<\/a> and values.\u200b By providing the necessary funding and assistance, the United States can play a pivotal role \u2064in \u2062deterring \u2064further aggression and ensuring a stable and secure Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Department of Defense&#8217;s warning regarding \u200cthe\u2064 shortage of funds to replace weapons sent \u2062to Ukraine should \u2063serve as a wake-up call to Congress. Prompt action is needed to \u200baddress this funding shortfall and prevent any further delay \u2064in\u2063 resupplying American troops.\u2064 Providing Ukraine with the necessary weapons and equipment \u2064is not only crucial for Ukraine&#8217;s\u200b defense but also \u2064for regional and global security. It \u2064is imperative that Congress recognizes the importance of this issue and acts swiftly to provide the additional funding required.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of Defense informed Congress that it lacks funds to replace weapons sent to Ukraine, causing delays in resupplying American troops. 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