The Pentagon chief promised to find a way to transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine. The US will also allocate $56 billion for drones, studying the experience of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth commented on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s request for increased supplies of missiles for Patriot systems. He did not provide a direct answer regarding new deliveries, but stated that Washington would “find a way” to help Ukraine. Hegseth made this statement to journalists on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, UNN reports.
During the conversation with journalists, the Pentagon chief was asked if the U.S. is ready to expand the transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine amid constant Russian attacks.
“We are changing the way we produce all of these critical munitions so that our companies are supplying not just a little more, but significantly more across the entire spectrum. Where we can help Ukraine – we have helped, and where we can allow Europe to do more – we have done so,” Hegseth stated.
He also emphasized that Washington wants Ukraine to be able to defend itself against Russian strikes.
“We want them to be able to defend themselves, and we will find a way to help them do that,”
The U.S. is studying the Ukrainian experience of drone warfare
Separately, Hegseth emphasized that the U.S. is actively studying the Ukrainian experience of modern drone warfare. According to him, the U.S. budget proposal for 2027 includes $56 billion for the development of “drone dominance.”
“We have learned a lot from Ukraine and from how they operate on the battlefield. It’s not just about creating complex systems, but about the ability to quickly scale production and adapt every week. That is how fast drone technologies are changing,” the Secretary said.
Hegseth noted that the U.S. aims not only to achieve parity in the field of unmanned aerial vehicles but to become the “best in the world.”
The Pentagon is moving toward a long-term production ramp-up
At the same time, the head of the Pentagon confirmed that the American military-industrial complex is moving toward a long-term increase in the production of missiles and ammunition.
According to him, companies are receiving signals about multi-year orders for PAC-3, Tomahawk, THAAD, and other systems, which should stimulate the opening of new production lines and factories.
“Now it’s not about an additional 100 missiles per year. It’s about 3,000 or 6,000 additional units. This is necessary both for our plans and for our allies,” Hegseth stated.
He also emphasized that the U.S. is encouraging allies toward joint arms production.
“We can say to our partners: you are wealthy countries capable of producing more in the defense sector, so cooperate with us,” the Pentagon chief noted.
As a reminder
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed that he has prepared a special letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and Congress requesting the transfer of ballistic missile interceptors.
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I hope Hegseth will finally move something. He is of Scandinavian origin and should show us what he can do!
He’s a disgrace to the good people of Norway.
His word can’t be trusted, because he talks so much crap. Wiki :
“In 2022, he said the Russian invasion of Ukraine “pales in comparison” to “wokeness” and crime.”
Still, let’s be optimistic. I have far more faith in him than wanZe.
The hard Left and their ideological neighbors, Libertarians, are always negative. That’s the easy way, to just hate everything but it accomplishes nothing except hate for everyone outside your tiny circle.
Hegseth does what his boss tells him so lets be optimistic that Trump is finally coming around to the good guys side.
That is why you keep the door open for your political adversaries, they can change….with persuasion….instead of your insults. It can be hard when your politics is rigid but Ukraine deserves it…that is, if you really support Ukraine more than yourself.
You admire people who loathe and despise Ukraine;
ie all Krasnov appointees.
I don’t like scum.
And don’t talk to me about insults. These columns are peppered with putrid, tribal insults from you. No one else does it except you.
Don’t be a bigot, you don’t know who I admire. And how dare you presume that. Trust me, you wouldn’t say that to my face so stfu and get some decency.
I got a message from Darya Zorba and you posted something from her on substack and she asked me to take it down for security and privacy reasons so I thought I would let you know.
There is a lesson in decency for you…Scrdge. Now, start being a decent person and supporting ALL those that support Ukraine. Grow the fuck up or pack your bags!
I don’t make threats to someone I don’t know and never will know. It’s too pathetic.
I am not violent, but can defend myself from a thug if attacked.
I unfortunately have no recollection of who Darya Zorba is. In any case I am incapable of breaching any Substack poster’s private security, since I only post what they have already posted publicly. Substack is a big site. This one is tiny by comparison.
I would not dream of putting anyone at risk. Not even a person of opposing views.
Substack articles are posted and reposted right across the internet. The writer is credited and the articles often end up on mainstream news channels, which is what they want of course.
Substack is a vast publishing platform used both by well known authors and up and coming ones. What is published is the exact choice of the writer and is unedited.
I have posted lots of brilliant work by pro-Ukraine writers from many sources; many or most of whom themselves are Ukrainian. I enjoy sharing high quality work with users of this site who might otherwise have missed them.
Anyway, congratulations, this is my last word on the matter.
I like UT, but I like to have a harmonious and productive life, so don’t need any more ridiculous threats and venomous hatred coming in my direction. Especially when such enmity is totally without justification.
As stated previously, you own the site so it’s out of my power what stuff of mine stays or goes.
My maxim is “if you can’t be friendly, say nothing.” I only make an exception when your hate and harassment force me to defend myself and respond in kind.
I don’t want to get involved in feuds of others, but you mentioned the ‘owner’ of this site. Surely Red pays for the site with his money, but we all pay with our free time for it. I myself even post on my way to work, on vacation, and more than once even when i was in hospital – like Veth. I don’t get any money for this, and i’m sure that goes for most of us. We all have lives and certainly often better things to do. Not to mention my inferior hardware, which makes it often more difficult to post articles properly. Sometimes i spent up to fifteen minutes to post a single article, since it was crawling with adds and hidden links. Bottom line, we all pay for the site, with our time, effort and passion. Nobody should stand above the others in my opinion.
We should give hegseth what he’s been giving Ukraine 🖕