The United States is developing its own military-industrial complex (MIC) due to the conflict in Ukraine. This was stated by Kathleen Hicks, First Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States, reports TASS.
“We will take [усилия]and we’re already starting to do that through these few people you mentioned. [финансовых] funds (Washington’s aid packages to Kiev. – socialbites.ca) to significantly improve our military-industrial base, this will benefit not only the people of Ukraine in the current crisis, but also the United States in future crises, ”said the statement.
As the vice-president of the American military department pointed out, the United States daily analyzes the impact of the supply of weapons and military equipment to Ukraine in order to avoid depletion of its own arsenals.
“I can assure you: we evaluate this every day,” he said.
According to the deputy minister, the United States fully trusts the “high quality” of the country’s military-industrial complex and the readiness of its forces.
“We work very closely here. [в США] with our partners in the industry. And with allies and partners around the world [соответствующий] industrial base potential,” Hicks continued.
He also noted that Washington is spending money not only to support Kiev, but also to “explore the future needs of allies and partners” who may want to replenish their stockpiles and purchase weapons and military equipment from the United States.
Hicks added that the US is very lucky to have expanded its military industrial base over time.
“We really need him now,” he concluded.
Former Pentagon spokesman Patrick Ryder declarationHe said the United States does not currently plan to provide Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine and will continue to consult on the weapons the country needs.
Currently, a special operation of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is underway in Ukraine. It was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24. According to him, the purpose of military action is to demilitarize the neighboring country and to navy the authorities.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.