Trump promises more weapons sales to NATO allies despite low U.S. stocks

U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to increase weapons sales to NATO allies. This announcement comes amid criticism of Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby, who recently halted the sale of MIM-104 Patriot interceptor missiles to NATO countries. The decision was made due to the U.S. interceptor stocks being only 25% full, raising concerns about the security of American interests and bases in both the U.S. and Asia.

Critics argue that Trump"s commitment to sell "more" weapons is disconnected from the current reality, as the U.S. lacks sufficient interceptor missiles to meet both domestic and international demands. The situation is further complicated by ongoing geopolitical tensions, including potential U.S. actions regarding Venezuela and the strategic plans of Israel concerning Iran, Egypt, and Turkey.

For further context on NATO"s military posture, see recent developments regarding Trump"s support for NATO"s engagement with Russian aircraft.

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