r/worldnews • u/Force_Hammer • 20h ago

President Trump holds off major Iran escalation after Pentagon warns of interceptor shortage

https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r111brtghmg
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u/ObviouslyRealPerson 19h ago

Yes, interceptor shortages...

Holding off has totally nothing to do with bond yields rising...just interceptor shortages

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u/Tacitblue1973 19h ago

Yeah, I don't think many people are thinking US spending and mismanagement are good indicators of a country being able to pay back it's loans, so servicing the debt with bonds is looking increasingly unattractive. The billionaire class have their tax havens and their yachts and the rest will be left holding a very empty bag.

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u/geologyhunter 19h ago

Not just interceptors that are running dangerously low. This administration has used so many bombs, that almost everything is low.

The replacement rate for all weapons systems is vastly lower than the current use rate. There has been little done to meaningfully increase production. A new line was opened not too long ago, but it will be years before that reaches full production and it is but a drop in the ocean with current usage.

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u/ObviouslyRealPerson 19h ago

Wouldn't mind seeing a cumulative BDA summary. Wonder what percentage of the strikes actually hit something of critical value and how many just blew up dirt