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Hegseth Denies Pentagon Delays Patriot Interceptors to Ukraine

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 3:44 AM UTC · How we work

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports that the Pentagon was delaying Patriot interceptor deliveries to Ukraine allies.
He said the United States' posture toward Ukraine remains unchanged.
He noted the U.S. is refilling Patriot stockpiles depleted under the prior administration.
He referenced President Donald Trump signing a deal that allows Russian diesel exports and waives sanctions named for Lindsey Graham.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied reports that the Pentagon was delaying Patriot interceptor deliveries to Ukraine allies.
He said the United States' posture toward Ukraine remains unchanged.
He noted the U.S. is refilling Patriot stockpiles depleted under the prior administration.
He referenced President Donald Trump signing a deal that allows Russian diesel exports and waives sanctions named for Lindsey Graham.