Sources of the US military have said that the stockpile of missiles at the US Department of Defense, the <a href="https://www.archyde.com/omicron-turbulent-has-to-cancel-more-than-4000-flights-worldwide-as-big-pentagon-contracts-coronavirus-and-israel-speeds-up-4th-needle-injection/" title="Omicron 'turbulent' has to cancel more than 4,000 flights worldwide as 'Big Pentagon' contracts coronavirus and Israel speeds up 4th needle injection”>Pentagon, is rapidly decreasing. An important question in such a situation is whether it is related to the situation in Israel or whether the US military is supplying missiles to Israel in large numbers.
A significant reduction in the US missile stockpile is considered dangerous because of the war in the Middle East and Europe (Ukraine).
In the Pacific region, US leadership is keen to prevent China from advancing and play an active role in the Taiwan issue.
Elias Yusuf, deputy director of the Conventional Defense Program at the Stimson Center in Washington, says that US policymakers had no idea that the Ukraine war and the Hamas-Israel conflict would drag on this long. According to analysts and military officials, the United States has built a large number of interceptor missiles over the years, but the conflict in the Middle East has created a crisis situation due to the large-scale use of these missiles.
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If there is a shortage of defense equipment, it will be extremely difficult for the US to create any level of strategic depth. The demand for intercepting missiles has increased due to increased attacks by Hamas and Hezbollah on Israel.
Israel needs massive interceptor missiles to intercept rockets and missiles fired by Hamas and Hezbollah.
How does the United States’ THAAD missile system, sent to defend Israel, work?
According to a report of the American newspaper Wall Street Journal, there is a fear of retaliation by Iran after the recent Israeli attack on Iran.
The Russian-made missile defense system was completely destroyed in the Israeli attack on Iran, the claim of the American newspaper
In such a situation, Israel may need large-scale missiles to deter Iranian attacks. If the US thinks of strengthening its defense, then the problems may increase for itself.
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**Interview with Elias Yusuf, Deputy Director of the Conventional Defense Program at the Stimson Center**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Elias. With reports of a rapidly decreasing missile stockpile at the Pentagon, what are your thoughts on the implications for U.S. military readiness, particularly in light of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine?
**Elias Yusuf:** Thank you for having me. The reduction in the missile stockpile is indeed concerning. The U.S. has been supplying a significant amount of military aid to our allies, particularly in Israel. This raises questions about the balance between supporting our allies and maintaining our own military readiness. As we see instability in the Middle East and continue to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, we need to assess how this affects our strategic posture.
**Interviewer:** Can you elaborate on whether the U.S. military’s decrease in missile stockpile can be directly linked to its support for Israel and other commitments overseas?
**Elias Yusuf:** It’s essential to look at the broader context. The U.S. military has been involved in various support operations globally, so it’s reasonable to suspect that the ongoing supply of missiles and other military equipment to allies like Israel plays a role in our own supply levels. However, we need to analyze whether these reductions are temporary or part of a longer-term strategy to recalibrate our military assets.
**Interviewer:** In light of these developments, how should U.S. policymakers approach the situation in the Pacific, especially regarding China and Taiwan?
**Elias Yusuf:** U.S. policy in the Pacific is geared toward deterrence. The decline in missile stockpiles could potentially limit our ability to project power and uphold our commitments in the region. Policymakers must find a balance between replenishing our stockpiles and continuing to provide necessary support to our allies. Strengthening our defense capabilities in the Pacific is crucial, and this might require a more holistic approach, including diplomatic efforts and partnerships.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Elias. As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how these dynamics unfold.
**Elias Yusuf:** Thank you for having me. It’s indeed a critical time for U.S. defense strategy, and I look forward to seeing how we address these challenges moving forward.
