Ukraine also will not get thousands of 155-mm high explosive Howitzer munitions and more than 250 GMLRS precision-guided missiles.
The order to suspend the deliveries was made several weeks after Hegseth launched a review of the US stockpile of ammunition, which has been narrowing for the last several years because of the massive supplies to Ukraine and to the Middle East.
“This decision was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD [Department of Defense] review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe. The strength of the United States Armed Forces remains unquestioned — just ask Iran," White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly told NBC News.