US Warned of Fighter Jet Shortage, Still Sends Billions to Israel
A recent Newsweek report highlights warnings about an 'urgent fighter jet shortage' for the US, citing potential readiness issues. One might wonder then why, amidst this supposed deficit, the US continues to funnel billions in cutting-edge military hardware to governments like Benjamin Netanyahu's. Historically, US military aid to Israel has consistently included access to top-tier fighter jets,
like F-35s. This aid often bypasses rigorous oversight, effectively subsidizing Lockheed Martin's profits while US readiness, allegedly, dwindles. Where’s the 'urgent shortage' when it comes to emptying the arsenal for allies who routinely defy international law? The message is clear: US 'national security' concerns are highly selective. A shortage for American defense budgets? Yes. A shortage for
the world's most robust (and controversial) war machine? Never. Perhaps the "urgent shortage" isn't jets, but political courage to prioritize actual American needs over unquestioning support for foreign military ventures. The profits, after all, are always plentiful, especially when the taxpayer is footing the bill for both sides of the defense industry’s ledger.