Shutdown Hits Kyiv: US Suspends Weapons Sales to NATO Countries – Axios

The sale of American weapons to NATO allies, including Ukraine, has come to a halt due to the government shutdown, as reported by Axios. The export of over $5 billion worth of weapons from the US to support NATO allies and Ukraine has been delayed due to the government shutdown, according to estimates from the State Department provided to Axios. This development is considered a sensation by the publication. The suspension has affected shipments of AMRAAM missiles, as well as Aegis and HIMARS combat systems.