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Hegseth cancels sending anti-drone technology to Ukraine, sends it to US troops in the Middle East

2025-06-05 17:53:34Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Hegseth cancels sending anti-drone technology to Ukraine, sends it to US troops
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

In an unexpected move that signals a shift in Pentagon priorities, the Trump administration has decided to withdraw anti-drone technology from Ukraine and make it available to the US Air Force in the Middle East.

These are missile launchers that Ukraine uses to destroy Russian drones. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon discreetly briefed Congress last week. The move comes almost simultaneously with Trump's statement on Wednesday that his Russian counterpart told him in a phone call that Moscow would respond to recent Ukrainian attacks, reducing the prospects for a pause in the war that began in early 2022.

The development was accompanied by Pete Hegseth's absence on Wednesday from a meeting of NATO defense ministers to coordinate aid to Ukraine, while he has said European allies must now carry the burden of military support on their shoulders.

The US secretary of defense went further in an internal memo last month authorizing a Pentagon office that ensures that commanders' weapons needs are met to provide the detonators for the US Air Force, even though they were originally purchased for Ukraine.

The Pentagon declined to comment publicly on the surprise decision. Washington has already exhausted funds for this aid program and has not asked for new funds for Ukraine, despite being authorized to send up to $3.85 billion in weapons from US reserves.

Celeste Wallander, a former senior Pentagon official under the Biden administration, called the system "vital" for both Ukraine and protecting US bases in the Middle East from drone strikes by the Houthis and potentially by Iran. Supporters of this action argue that the administration has the right to proceed with the reallocation under last year's draft law on emergency defense spending.

However, this move has raised concerns among Ukraine supporters in Congress, who say the Pentagon has not explained what impact this action will have on Ukraine's defense or whether the Air Force's need is urgent.


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