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Defense Secretary Orders Pentagon Review of Kelly’s Depleted Munitions Claims

5/11/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged a Pentagon review of Senator Mark Kelly’s televised remarks about depleted U.S. munitions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Senator Mark Kelly of revealing classified details, which Kelly said came from a hearing and did not breach his oath.
Kelly listed Tomahawk, ATACMS, SM-3, THAAD and Patriot weapons as depleted, warned replacement could take years, and criticized President Donald Trump’s war strategy as lacking a goal.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged a Pentagon review of Senator Mark Kelly’s televised remarks about depleted U.S. munitions.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Senator Mark Kelly of revealing classified details, which Kelly said came from a hearing and did not breach his oath.
Kelly listed Tomahawk, ATACMS, SM-3, THAAD and Patriot weapons as depleted, warned replacement could take years, and criticized President Donald Trump’s war strategy as lacking a goal.