The concern is the rate at which SM-3 missiles and other ordnances, including the SM-2 and SM-6, are now being fired. The U.S. is now depleting its stockpiles faster than the missiles can be replaced, and that has raised alarms.
Based on just the headline, you’re probably not wrong, but reading the article, you’ll see that those are anti-ballistic missile missiles (which is to say, they are missiles used to shoot down other missiles).
There’s definitely something to be said about the U.S. support for Israel, but this feels like the most sane and agreeable area of support that could be provided.
They are also are using these intercept missiles to defend civilian shipping.
There’s an argument to discuss regarding entanglements with global shipping, Israel, and it’s enemies. But using a missile to save a life of a civilian sailor is also “sane and agreeable” as far as global military actions go…
Anti-missile systems increase the risk of war, because they allow countries like Israel to pretend their “Iron Dome” confers an immunity to reprisals and therefore be less likely to refrain from actions that would invite them.
Call me crazy but maybe the US shouldn’t be firing missiles halfway across the world?
Based on just the headline, you’re probably not wrong, but reading the article, you’ll see that those are anti-ballistic missile missiles (which is to say, they are missiles used to shoot down other missiles).
There’s definitely something to be said about the U.S. support for Israel, but this feels like the most sane and agreeable area of support that could be provided.
They are also are using these intercept missiles to defend civilian shipping.
There’s an argument to discuss regarding entanglements with global shipping, Israel, and it’s enemies. But using a missile to save a life of a civilian sailor is also “sane and agreeable” as far as global military actions go…
For sure, I 100% agree on that, though it is an angle I didn’t think about in my.original comment.
Hard disagree.
Anti-missile systems increase the risk of war, because they allow countries like Israel to pretend their “Iron Dome” confers an immunity to reprisals and therefore be less likely to refrain from actions that would invite them.
No support for colonialism, apartheid and genocide is agreeable.
Well, call me crazy but maybe others shouldn’t be saving Israel from themselves? Those dumb fucks want to get into a regional war, let them have it.
No, they should fire all their missile defense systems. Especially the expensive ones. Deplete them all! Raise the price of war!