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President: U.S. has "a lot of ammunition" but Ukraine received substantial aid
Summary
The president said the U.S. has substantial ammunition stocks despite shipments to Ukraine under prior administrations and highlighted domestic production increases, including Patriot systems manufacturing.
Pressed about ammunition stockpiles, the president said the United States "have a lot of ammunition" and noted that the prior administration "gave a lot to Ukraine," requiring renewed domestic production. He named Patriots and said contractors were building multiple plants to replenish supplies.
Reporters pressed for specific quantities and stockpile plans; the president reiterated broad statements about rebuilding capacity and new plants but provided no line-item figures or timelines for deliveries to partners. The gaggle did not include a defense official with procurement details.
