US Admiral Warns Weapon Supplies Strained by Global Conflicts

Adm. Sam Paparo, the US Navy's top commander in the Indo-Pacific, expressed concerns that the US's advanced weapons shipments to Ukraine and Israel are depleting stocks needed to counter China. He urged the Pentagon to replenish and expand its inventory, highlighting the strain on America's readiness in the Indo-Pacific region, where China is seen as a significant threat. Paparo's concerns align with a congressional review warning of insufficient US munitions for potential conflicts with Russia or China. The US defense budget is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.