U.S. general warns Pentagon he lacks sufficient forces to protect Israel
The warning underscores strain on U.S. forces as five destroyers in the region face maintenance issues and heavy missile-defense demands, officials said.
- Earlier this week, Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command, notified Pentagon officials he lacks sufficient naval forces to protect Israel from ballistic missiles. He warned he may prioritize defending the U.S. 'homeland' instead.
- The Navy faces critical resource shortages strained by the ongoing Iran conflict and 'Project Freedom,' the effort to protect vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Maintenance issues and operational tempo complicate capacity in the Middle East.
- Pentagon assessments show U.S. forces have shouldered the brunt of defending Israel from Iranian ballistic missiles. They utilized Terminal High Altitude Area Defense and naval interceptors more frequently than Israeli air defenses.
- Last month, Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine reportedly raised these readiness risks with President Donald Trump. He warned that available options for managing the resource gap carry significant potential consequences.
- Maintaining a wartime footing impacts munitions inventory levels, Missile Defense Project director Tom Karako warned. The military remains on standby for potential Russian incursions into NATO territory, further complicating the situation.
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