[Goose]

[quote="M T" pid='433618' dateline='1749503290']

The article you referenced said:

Although the systems were purchased under a program designated for Ukraine, U.S. law permits the Secretary of Defense to reallocate the equipment to American forces in cases of “urgent need.”

I'm not aware of any "urgent need" by American forces in the Middle East.

Nor am I.

Now we are.

I am not sure I understand your point. The Iranians are using ballistic missiles to attack Israel. Their attempt to use air-breathing drones was totally stopped by Israel. In previous attempts against Israel US anti-drone aircraft did the same. No reason to believe the US air capability has diminished. The missiles diverted to the Middle East have no capability against Ballistic Missiles. So where is the new "urgent need"?

[Goose]

[quote="M T" pid='433618' dateline='1749503290']

The article you referenced said:

Although the systems were purchased under a program designated for Ukraine, U.S. law permits the Secretary of Defense to reallocate the equipment to American forces in cases of “urgent need.”

I'm not aware of any "urgent need" by American forces in the Middle East.

Nor am I.

Now we are.

I am not sure I understand your point. The Iranians are using ballistic missiles to attack Israel. Their attempt to use air-breathing drones was totally stopped by Israel. In previous attempts against Israel US anti-drone aircraft did the same. No reason to believe the US air capability has diminished. The missiles diverted to the Middle East have no capability against Ballistic Missiles. So where is the new "urgent need"?