US Buys Drones 'Tested in Gaza' – Because Why Not?
The New Arab reports the US Department of Defense has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Israeli military drone company XTEND for attack drones. The company's unique selling point? These weapons have been 'tested in Gaza.' One might wonder if 'tested' is the new corporate euphemism for 'used on civilians under siege.' It appears US tax dollars aren't just funding Israel's defense budget, but
also its product development for future American conflicts. This isn't just about military aid; it's a perverse feedback loop. The US sends billions in 'security assistance,' enabling Netanyahu's government to conduct operations (OpenSecrets shows $3.8 billion annually, as seen in Congressional allocations like HR 815), which then 'tests' weapons on a population with no air defense or escape.
Then, the US buys these 'battle-proven' weapons back, having essentially financed their R&D via collateralized human 'testing.' It’s a flawless business model, if you ignore the piles of bodies.