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Analysis of the Fragility of United States Interceptor Missile Stockpiles
Original title: US NEARLY ALL OUT OF MISSILES: Would LOSE Major War Today
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The video is based on an article by Christopher Leonard in The Atlantic to denounce the depletion of THAAD missile stocks after ten months of conflict with Iran. The guest claims that the US military-industrial complex is unable to produce these munitions quickly due to a fragile industrial base and rigid budgeting processes. He argues that the THAAD system was designed for brief interventions, in accordance with the Powell Doctrine, rather than prolonged wars. The host reports testimonies from military personnel regarding defense failures at bases in Jordan. The guest concludes that the United States no longer has the reserves necessary to effectively protect its bases and allies in the Gulf.
Claims made
- Les États-Unis ont consommé en dix mois des stocks de missiles THAAD accumulés sur neuf ans.International affairs · speaker B
- Le système THAAD a été conçu pour des conflits courts et non comme un bouclier national permanent.International affairs · speaker B
- La production de missiles est entravée par la dépendance envers un nombre restreint de sous-traitants fragiles.Economy and labour · speaker B
- Les entreprises de défense privilégient les profits trimestriels et les contrats longs sur l'urgence opérationnelle.Economy and labour · speaker B
- L'insuffisance des stocks actuels permet à l'Iran d'imposer des conditions diplomatiques favorables.International affairs · speaker B
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