Arming Ukraine again? Three BIG RISKS to US security risks President Donald Trump’s new weapons package for Ukraine is a security minefield for the US, retired colonel Earl Rasmussen tells Sputnik. “There are many challenges here, and it doesn't put us in a good situation,“ he warns. 1️⃣Depleted stockpiles US stockpiles are “dangerously low“ and production capacity is limited. Sending more missiles to Israel is straining US resources. “We're taking a risk here—it'll impact our own readiness and military posture,“ Rasmussen says. 2️⃣ Costly replacement Each Patriot battery costs $1 billion, and missiles are $7 to $10 million apiece—with two usually needed to intercept one trarget. “If we supply 30 missiles, they're gone in a week, maybe less,“ the pundit notes. Replenishing would be extremely costly—if the US can even find the stock. “Increased production demand would also raise costs, pushing prices above $10 million,“ Rasmussen says. 3️⃣ US sinks deeper into conflict Crew... Source: RT and Sputnik News
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