{"id":2147043,"date":"2024-01-11T20:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T01:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-1-billion-of-sensitive-military-equipment-given-to-ukraine-is-delinquent-report-shows\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T20:34:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T01:34:19","slug":"more-than-1-billion-of-sensitive-military-equipment-given-to-ukraine-is-delinquent-report-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-than-1-billion-of-sensitive-military-equipment-given-to-ukraine-is-delinquent-report-shows\/","title":{"rendered":"Over $1B of military equipment given to Ukraine is overdue, report reveals"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fmore-than-1-billion-of-sensitive-military-equipment-given-to-ukraine-is-delinquent-report-shows%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=2147043&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--><h2>The Defense \u2062Department&#8217;s Failure to Track \u2062$1 Billion Worth of Military Equipment Sent to Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p>The Defense Department has come under scrutiny for its failure to keep track \u2064of over $1 billion worth of specialized military equipment sent \u2064to Ukraine, according to a recent inspector general report.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The\u2062 report reveals that out of the $1.69 billion worth of defense equipment sent to Ukraine, approximately $1 billion is considered\u200b &#8220;delinquent&#8221; as of July 2023. This means\u200b that the equipment has not been properly inventoried within the required timeframe.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>IG Robert Storch expressed concern \u200cover the persistent gaps in accountability for\u2062 this critical U.S. security \u200bassistance, stating, &#8220;While there has been significant improvement in the delinquency rate, the identified gaps may indicate an inability to maintain \u2063complete accountability.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Enhanced End-Use Monitoring (EEUM) program, designed \u2063to safeguard defense articles requiring additional verification and protection,\u2062 is responsible for monitoring the equipment. The Pentagon rates equipment for EEUM if it contains specialized technology or\u2064 is vulnerable to misuse.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The report warns that high delinquency rates increase the risk of theft or diversion, potentially compromising U.S. security. It highlights the failure of \u200bthe U.S. Office of\u200c Defense Cooperation-Ukraine to conduct inventories within the required 90-day timeframe and the inadequate maintenance of accurate equipment databases.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In \u2063response to\u2064 the \u200cinspector general&#8217;s findings, the Defense Department cited wartime conditions as a challenge in tracking the weapons. However, it argued that Ukraine is in compliance with requirements regarding the use, transfer, and security of the items.<\/p>\n<p>While the report did not assess whether there had been a diversion of American \u2064military equipment in Ukraine, it noted that the inspector general&#8217;s office&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/guns-body-armor-spy-gear-heres-what-bidens-beefed-up-irs-investigation-unit-will-pack\/\" title=\"Guns, Body Armor, Spy Gear: Here\u2019s What Biden\u2019s Beefed-Up IRS Investigation Unit Will Pack\">criminal investigation branch<\/a> is\u200b actively looking\u200c into allegations \u2064of criminal conduct related to U.S. security \u2063assistance.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1683221023122000&#038;usg=AOvVaw16mjhcJj4v6BrDibEXrVFW\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Previous reports have highlighted the illicit acquisition of military weapons by criminal gangs in Ukraine. As Western countries provided military aid, \u2063these gangs were able to obtain weapons, including ammo and a grenade launcher, through connections with Russian officials.<\/p>\n<p>Since 2014, the United States has sent Ukraine\u2062 a total of $50 billion worth \u200cof military\u200c equipment, with increased support during the\u200c Russia-Ukraine conflict. Congress is currently considering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pics-cities-across-ukraine-rocked-by-missile-strikes-shelling\/\" title=\"PICS: Cities Across Ukraine Rocked by Missile Strikes, Shelling\">additional military aid<\/a>, but progress has been hindered as Republicans prioritize border security funding.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What steps should the Defense Department\u2062 take to\u2063 address the deficiencies and establish a more robust and reliable\u2063 tracking system for the\u200c military \u2063equipment sent to Ukraine<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ection,\u2064 has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/f-35-costs-have-been-declining-but-thats-about-to-change\/\" title=\"F-35 Costs Have Been Declining, But That\u2019s About to Change\">faced significant challenges<\/a> in its implementation. The program\u2062 was\u200d established in response to\u2063 previous instances\u2064 where\u200b U.S.-provided equipment ended \u200dup in unauthorized hands or was misused.<\/p>\n<p>The inspector \u200bgeneral&#8217;s report highlights several major issues contributing to the failure to track the equipment sent to Ukraine. Firstly, there is a lack of coordination \u200dand communication between various entities involved \u200cin \u200dthe process, such as the Defense Security\u200d Cooperation Agency (DSCA), U.S. European \u200bCommand \u200c(USEUCOM), and Ukrainian authorities. This has led to confusion \u200band delays\u2064 in\u200b reporting and tracking the \u200bequipment.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the report identifies\u2063 a lack\u200d of proper\u2064 training\u2063 and guidance for personnel responsible for \u200bmaintaining inventory\u2064 records and conducting physical inspections. Many of them are not fully aware of the requirements and\u2064 procedures for accurately\u2063 tracking and reporting the equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the\u2064 report highlights deficiencies in the internal controls and systems used to track the equipment. The current systems lack the necessary sophistication and capabilities to provide accurate and real-time information on the location\u2063 and status of the equipment.<\/p>\n<p>These shortcomings in the\u200b tracking process pose potential risks to U.S. national security. The unaccounted-for \u200cequipment could potentially fall into the wrong hands, be\u200b sold on the black market, or be used in \u200cways that are not in line\u2062 with \u2063U.S. interests.<\/p>\n<p>The failure to track \u2062$1 \u200cbillion worth of military equipment is not only a financial\u200b concern but also a matter of trust and credibility. The United States has committed to providing assistance to Ukraine\u2062 to support its\u200c defense capabilities and bolster its security against\u2063 Russian aggression. \u200cHowever, the inability to ensure \u2064the proper handling and accountability of such a significant\u2063 amount of equipment raises doubts about the effectiveness of this assistance.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the inspector general&#8217;s findings, the Defense Department must take immediate action to address the deficiencies and establish a\u2063 more robust\u2062 and reliable tracking system. This\u200d includes improving\u2064 coordination and communication between \u2062relevant\u2063 entities, providing comprehensive \u2064training and guidance for personnel\u2063 involved, and investing \u200bin modern technologies and systems for accurate\u2062 tracking.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Defense\u2062 Department should enhance its oversight and monitoring \u200cmechanisms to ensure compliance\u200c with established procedures and protocols. Regular audits and inspections should \u200cbe\u200b conducted to identify and rectify any shortcomings in the tracking process.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the Defense \u200dDepartment should strengthen its partnership and cooperation with Ukrainian authorities to facilitate better coordination and exchange of information regarding\u200b the equipment provided. This will help ensure that \u2062both parties are on the same page and actively working towards the common goal of strengthening Ukraine&#8217;s defense capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Defense Department&#8217;s failure to track $1 billion worth of military equipment sent to Ukraine\u200c raises serious concerns about accountability and national security. The shortcomings identified in the \u200binspector general&#8217;s report highlight \u200bthe \u2062urgent need for comprehensive reforms and improvements in the tracking process. It is imperative that the \u2062Defense Department takes immediate action \u2063to\u200d address these \u2064shortcomings and restore confidence\u2064 in \u200dthe\u200d U.S. commitment to supporting\u2063 Ukraine&#8217;s defense capabilities. Failure to do so not only undermines the effectiveness of U.S. assistance but also jeopardizes the security and stability of the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Defense Department failed to track over $1 billion of specialized military equipment sent to Ukraine, as per an inspector general report. Out of the $1.69 billion worth of defense equipment sent, $1 billion lacked proper monitoring. 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