The Glaring Oversight in the U.S. War Plan
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- #Military Strategy
- #Drone Warfare
- #US-Iran Conflict
- The U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran revealed a gap in their defense against cheap Iranian drones.
- Ukraine has developed cost-effective methods to counter Iranian drones, achieving a 90% success rate.
- Despite Ukraine's expertise, the U.S. did not consult them before launching the offensive in Iran.
- Ukraine is now assisting U.S. allies in the Middle East with anti-drone technology and personnel.
- The U.S. relies on expensive defense systems, costing millions per interceptor, against $30,000 drones.
- Iran has launched over 2,000 drones in recent attacks, straining U.S. defenses.
- The U.S. military is depleting its limited supply of costly interceptors, such as Patriot missiles.
- Ukraine's innovations include AI-enabled interceptor drones and software to target moving drones.
- Investors, including Eric Schmidt, are funding Ukrainian drone technology due to its effectiveness and low cost.
- The U.S. may face a shortage of advanced air-defense systems if the conflict in the Middle East continues.