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Addressing Declining Weapons Stockpiles Is ‘Very Serious Challenge,’ U.S. Rep To NATO Says

Addressing Declining Weapons Stockpiles Is ‘Very Serious Challenge,’ U.S. Rep To NATO Says
Ambassador Julianne Smith, U.S. permanent representative to NATO, learns about a M119 howitzer from U.S. Army Soldiers at Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base, Romania, July 11, 2022. Ambassador Smith met with U.S. forces under V Corps and NATO allies to get a better understanding of U.S. strategic efforts and contribution in the European theater. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elizabeth MacPherson)

The U.S.’ lead representative to NATO said Tuesday addressing member nations’ declining stockpiles of weapons and munitions sent to Ukraine is a “very serious challenge.” Julianne Smith, the U.S.’ ambassador to NATO, cited separate efforts from the alliance, the European Union and the U.S.-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group that are aimed at ensuring the industrial capacity is in place to meet increased production demands for critical munitions. “This is a very serious challenge, both for NATO allies that are giving…

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