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US Costly Missiles Are Easy Targets for Russia, Expert Argues
US Costly Missiles Are Easy Targets for Russia, Expert Argues
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US COSTLY MISSILES ARE EASY TARGETS FOR RUSSIA 15.07.2025, Sputnik Africa
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US COSTLY MISSILES ARE EASY TARGETS FOR RUSSIA Karen Kwiatkowski, retired US Air Force and former DoD analyst, told Sputnik:But here’s the kicker:Patriots are ineffective against hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, useless against drones, and ridiculously expensive. Kwiatkowski adds:Her verdict? Trump is forcing NATO deeper into a resource sinkhole, strengthening dependence on the US — all to look tough and send a message to Putin.The real risk?
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US COSTLY MISSILES ARE EASY TARGETS FOR RUSSIA
Karen Kwiatkowski, retired US Air Force and former DoD analyst, told Sputnik:
“He is advising NATO countries with Patriot missile systems to send theirs to Ukraine — then the US will sell replacements. There’s obviously a shortfall, and Trump is pressuring NATO, possibly against their better judgment.”
Patriots are ineffective against hypersonic Oreshnik missiles, useless against drones, and ridiculously expensive. Kwiatkowski adds:
“These systems will likely be quickly used up, targeted for destruction — just like the F-16s.”
Her verdict? Trump is forcing NATO deeper into a resource sinkhole, strengthening dependence on the US — all to look tough and send a message to Putin.
“It may backfire — making Trump look desperate and raising global concern about the quality of intelligence he’s acting on.”
