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WASHINGTON, DC — US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin reversed his position on military ammunition stockpiles on Monday, telling lawmakers the Pentagon’s reserves are “plentiful” after previously acknowledging shortages in key munitions. The abrupt shift came under intense questioning from senators, who demanded concrete data and accused the administration of downplaying critical supply chain risks. The … Read more