US Perspective on the Iran - Israel / US War

[F-22Raptor]

PAC-3 MSE production now at 80 missiles a month with a 50% increase in THAAD missile production. PAC-3 nearing a 1,000/year rate

This production rate is far higher than my projections and demonstrates the urgency the defense industrial base is operating at.

Depending on how the Pentagon allocates PAC-3s to its own stocks or FMS sales, the US stockpile could be entirely restocked by the end of next year.

 

[The SC]

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

This production rate is far higher than my projections and demonstrates the urgency the defense industrial base is operating at.

Depending on how the Pentagon allocates PAC-3s to its own stocks or FMS sales, the US stockpile could be entirely restocked by the end of next year.

Doubtful. More like end of 2028 into 2029 due to both operational and training requirements.

Ukraine won't see theirs until 2030 at the earliest.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

This may be related to other reports of Iranian threats both across Europe and here in CONUS:

Sirens sound at RAF base

The alarm was heard by residents living near RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in neighbouring Norfolk, on Friday evening.

www.dailymail.com

Then add in this, which was also posted in another thread:

FAA issues nationwide ground stop citing communication issues affecting ‘multiple’ air traffic control facilities

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon, "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

www.cnbc.com

 

[F-22Raptor]

Doubtful. More like end of 2028 into 2029 due to both operational and training requirements.

Ukraine won't see theirs until 2030 at the earliest.

If Lockheed hit 80 per month in September that’s 1,280 PAC-3s by the end of next year, and that’s without a further increase in production. The vast majority of PAC-3s expended against Iran will be restocked.

 

[RescueRanger]

This may be related to other reports of Iranian threats both across Europe and here in CONUS:

Sirens sound at RAF base

The alarm was heard by residents living near RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk, as well as RAF Feltwell in neighbouring Norfolk, on Friday evening.

www.dailymail.com

Then add in this, which was also posted in another thread:

FAA issues nationwide ground stop citing communication issues affecting ‘multiple’ air traffic control facilities

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop on Friday afternoon, "due to extraordinary circumstances and for reasons of safety."

www.cnbc.com

A statement from a spokeswoman for the US Air Force says that no personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected by the activity.

The statement reads: "This evening, USAF Security Forces personnel responded to suspected unauthorised drone activity over RAF Lakenheath. No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected.

"We continue to work closely with our host nation counterparts to ensure the safety and security of our US service members, US and host nation civilians, contractors, and all of our families.

"Protecting our shared community is a joint responsibility, and we encourage everyone to support this effort by reporting any unusual or suspicious activity to local authorities."

 

[RescueRanger]

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Funny how we're taking now taking drone threats seriously when two years ago, hardly a finger was lifted when there were incursions over Dover, Langley, Ft. Detrick, etc.