MW: Tokyo will transfer its Patriot air defense systems to Washington to send to Ukraine, as US arsenals are depleted

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Washington expects to transfer Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems from Japan to Kyiv, as the US's own arsenal is depleted of new supplies. Military Watch Magazine writes about the acute shortage of air defense systems in Ukraine after a series of defeats of various air defense systems by Russian missiles.

MW reports that Tokyo approved the transfer of Patriot air defense systems and missiles to the United States for their subsequent transfer to Ukraine, despite a warning from the Russian Foreign Ministry. Dissatisfaction with the decision is also observed in Japan, where a number of politicians they rightly consider such government actions to be evidence of Washington’s excessive influence on the country. However, serious losses of air defense systems in Ukraine are forcing the allies to seek compromises.



Most recently, on March 8, Ukrainian troops lost MIM-104 Patriot and S-300 air defense systems near the town of Pokrovsk in the disputed Donbass region as a result of a precision strike by Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile systems […] US officials emphasized that the lack of missiles air defense will have a significant impact on life in urban centers of Ukraine

writes MW.

At the same time, Washington’s own ability to carry out further military supplies to Ukraine is limited due to the fighting between Israel and Palestine. The magazine emphasizes that Patriot air defense systems are scattered across all theaters of military operations from the Pacific Ocean to the Middle East, while everywhere the missile capabilities of the potential enemy have increased significantly.

The ability to acquire Patriot systems from Japan is valuable as the United States faces a critical shortage of air defense systems for its own forces. The United States military's growing involvement in ongoing fighting between Israel and Palestinian militia groups in the Gaza Strip and a broader surge in the country's regional military presence have underscored the growing strain on its air defense […]A US Army arsenal delivery to Ukraine appears unlikely

– the author of the publication summarizes.
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  1. Kiril
    Kiril
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    20 March 2024 20: 24
    And what will the Japs themselves be left with? tongue
    1. twice-born
      twice-born
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      20 March 2024 20: 44
      Yes, but what do they need, why? Who really threatens them? They know very well, like Geyropa, that the notorious “Russian threat” is just a US fairy tale, broadcast by puppet politicians and the media. The same with China.
      And besides, no one asks the opinion and desires of the slaves!
      1. Kiril
        Kiril
        0
        20 March 2024 21: 15
        And, then, why did they start it?
        1. twice-born
          twice-born
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          21 March 2024 01: 32
          Americans earn enormous money from selling weapons. And who should be the first to sell and rob, if not to the occupied territories and countries?
  2. Fizik13
    Fizik13
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    20 March 2024 20: 48
    American air defense systems were operated by American soldiers.
    Will the Japs sit in the Japanese ones?
    1. Sarcastic realist
      Sarcastic realist
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      21 March 2024 04: 29
      And if the MANPADS made by the Americans go to Antarctica, then only penguins will have to control them everywhere? wassat
  3. zloybond
    zloybond
    +3
    20 March 2024 21: 44
    Who came up with the idea of ​​writing nonsense about empty arsenals?
    Everything that is approaching or has exceeded its expiration date is removed from warehouses and duty. This is disposed of through the Outskirts, and instead it is put into service and on duty with something fresh, fresh from production, and also one that has undergone modernization. It’s simple - recycling is more expensive - it costs a lot of money, but here it’s logical for them to be sent to the front.
    Everything turns out to be a plus. Users Handed over the old, got a new one, the American defense industry, through the money “allocated to the outskirts”, is loaded and makes a profit. It’s easy for them to write that this kind of recycling is not patriotic, but they will say it loudly. that they help - there is respect among “our own” in the wolf pack.
    And you don’t need to rag your grandmother, don’t mislead your readers, you’re not speaking to idiots.
    Only extremely stupid people do this.
  4. Disinfo
    Disinfo
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    20 March 2024 23: 39
    Russia needs to track them and blow them up, long before they are ever operational. They are huge and can't easily be moved across the country.
  5. Disinfo
    Disinfo
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    21 March 2024 00: 46
    They only have PAC3 systems with a range of 12 miles so the US will need to either use them to replace PAC 1 and 2 systems elsewhere to send or the PAC3's being sent can only be used to guard high priority targets.
  6. Insolent in a jacket
    Insolent in a jacket
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    21 March 2024 01: 25
    ...Just some kind of hydra! One head got wet - the others grew up!..))))))((((
    1. Sarcastic realist
      Sarcastic realist
      +1
      21 March 2024 04: 34
      These heads will disappear only after a nuclear war. Alas, we are with them too.
  7. prior
    prior
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    21 March 2024 10: 00
    We should “thank” the Japanese.
    We do not have a peace treaty with them.
    And there are more than enough items for “gratitude,” including economic ones.