Bloomberg Discovers Drones Exist in Ukraine War, Forgets US Funding
Bloomberg Politics dutifully reports that Ukraine deploys 'about 9,000 drones a day' to fight Russia, citing a 'top Ukrainian military official.' It's presented as a fascinating operational detail, a testament to modern warfare. What's often missing from such reports is the minor detail that a significant portion of these drones, or the funding to acquire them, originates directly from U.S.
taxpayers. The Biden administration alone has channeled over $75 billion in aid to Ukraine since 2022, per the Council on Foreign Relations, much of it military. One might wonder, how many of those 9,000 daily drones are stamped 'Made in USA,' or at least funded by it? This isn't just about drone numbers; it’s about framing. Mainstream narratives celebrate Ukrainian resilience while quietly
sidestepping America's role as the primary ATM for its defense sector. While U.S. politicians trip over themselves to allocate billions more—often without audit—the media focuses on the 'innovation' of drone warfare, not the endless congressional spigots funding it. It appears tragic if civilians die from a drone, but a strategic success if it takes out a tank, reminding us that 'military aid' is
a euphemism for 'sustained proxy conflict' with built-in obsolescence cycles for new weapons systems.