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US General Warns of Shortage in Warships to Defend Israel Against Ballistic Missiles
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First reported by Ynet · 2 hours ago
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US European Command chief warns the Pentagon of insufficient Navy destroyers to defend Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles, risking prioritization of US defense. The strain on naval resources stems from ongoing conflicts and maintenance challenges, while the US expands missile production amid regional tensions.
- 01US EUCOM commander warns of insufficient Navy destroyers to protect Israel from ballistic missiles.
- 02Without more destroyers, US defense priorities may shift from Israel to American territories.
- 03Strains on the Navy stem from conflict with Iran and Persian Gulf maritime blockade.
- 04US forces have previously used THAAD and destroyers to defend Israel from Iranian missiles.
- 05EUCOM must also address threats from Russia, increasing resource competition.
- 06The US is expanding Patriot missile production amid escalating Gulf tensions.
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