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Марченко Сергей's avatar

Посол Израиля на Украине Бродский уточнил, куда и с какой целью Израиль отправил своих «Петриотов». Ну, совсем не на Украину!

https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/posol-brodskiy-peredachu-ukrayini-patriot-1751891503.html

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A couple of reports in Haaretz on US aid to Israel (subscription so just some quotes) -

"According to U.S. Missile Defense Agency budget data, only 12 THAAD interceptors were produced in 2025, yet in just 12 days of fighting, the United States fired eight times that number. Production is expected to rise only slightly in 2026, with just 32 interceptors scheduled, meaning it will take time to replenish depleted stockpiles. At $13 million per unit, the United States has launched an estimated $1.25 billion worth of interceptors in the war with Iran."

It was noted that interception rates fell off as the conflict went on with the analysis being that Israel running low/husbanding its remaining anti-missile reserves (over 100 launched) and/or that Iran was using its newer missiles. Cost of the interceptors estimated at $1.5 billion of which the THAADs were $1.25 billion. Success rate overall for interceptions placed at 86%.

Yesterday it reported that 5 Israeli military bases had been hit with the IDF claiming that in spite of damage all remained operational.

Then today - "The United States is building infrastructure to accommodate the Israel Air Force's new refueling aircraft and helicopters, as well as a new headquarters for the Israeli army's Shayetet 13 naval commando unit, and numerous other projects costing billions of shekels, according to official documents from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published online. All these projects are funded by U.S. military aid to Israel."

Currently $250 million expected to reach $1 billion over time.

Meanwhile as noted in the THAAD production forecast the US lags on ramping up production of military ordnance for its own use, let alone export.

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