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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday refuted the idea that the U.S. is facing a crisis with its munitions stockpile, despite earlier testimony that replenishing it could take 'months and years'.
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Pete Hegseth, Margaret Brennan, Volodymy Zelenskyy, Dan Caine, Mark Kelly
What
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday refuted the idea that the U.S. is facing a crisis with its munitions stockpile, despite earlier testimony that replenishing it could take 'months and years'.
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Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:13:00 GMT · 4h 32m ago
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Hegseth's comments came after he was asked by Margaret Brennan about Ukrainian President Volodymy Zelenskyy's request to produce Patriot missiles and previous testimony.
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This refutation by a key defense official suggests ongoing debate within Washington regarding the U.S. military's readiness and capacity for sustained conflicts, potentially influencing future defense spending and production strategies. Different officials present contrasting views on the current state of munitions, raising questions about the actual inventory.
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