New Delhi, July 9 -- The United States has been 'forced' to halt weapons transfers to Ukraine after depleting its Patriot missile stockpile to just 25% of what the Pentagon says is required to meet all military obligations. The alarming shortage, driven by extensive use in the Middle East and recent operations in Iran, prompted Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to temporarily freeze all new ammunition supply to Ukraine-without informing the White House beforehand?

The Pentagon grew increasingly worried that the reduced inventory could hamper future US military operations, according to Guardian report. As a result, Deputy Defence Secretary Stephen Feinberg authorised a pause in transfers while a review was conducted into current allocatio...