Just as Russia and Ukraine were still using drones extensively on the battlefield, the US “Wall Street Journal” revealed a few days ago that the US government is transferring key anti-drone components originally intended to be supplied to Ukraine to the US military stationed in the Middle East. The report said that last week, the Pentagon notified the US Congress of this decision. The key components involved were rocket-specific close-bombing fuses used for “advanced precision lethal weapon systems,” which are used by the Ukrainian military to defend against Russian drones. The report said that the US military is preparing for a possible clash with Iran and a possible restart of the exchange of fire with the Houthis in Yemen. The US Air Force plans to adapt these fuses to F-16 and F-15E fighters to counter drones. The system costs less than the “Diamondback” missiles and advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. The Wall Street Journal said that the transfer of these fuses reflects a shortage of key air defense components, and the Pentagon's support for Ukraine's air defense is weakening.

Just as Russia and Ukraine were still using drones extensively on the battlefield, the US “Wall Street Journal” revealed a few days ago that the US government is transferring key anti-drone components originally intended to be supplied to Ukraine to the US military stationed in the Middle East. The report said that last week, the Pentagon notified the US Congress of this decision. The key components involved were rocket-specific close-bombing fuses used for “advanced precision lethal weapon systems,” which are used by the Ukrainian military to defend against Russian drones. The report said that the US military is preparing for a possible clash with Iran and a possible restart of the exchange of fire with the Houthis in Yemen. The US Air Force plans to adapt these fuses to F-16 and F-15E fighters to counter drones. The system costs less than the “Diamondback” missiles and advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. The Wall Street Journal said that the transfer of these fuses reflects a shortage of key air defense components, and the Pentagon's support for Ukraine's air defense is weakening.