US general warns Pentagon he lacks naval assets to keep shielding Israel from missiles: Report
- (AP photo)The top US military commander overseeing operations in Europe has reportedly warned the Pentagon that American forces may soon be unable to sustain missile-defence operations for Israel without additional naval assets, The Washington Post reported.
- Alexus Grynkewich, commander of the US European Command (EUCOM), wrote to senior Pentagon officials this week that he could be forced to prioritise defending the US homeland over Israel if another US Navy destroyer is not placed under his command.
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- (AP photo)The top US military commander overseeing operations in Europe has reportedly warned the Pentagon that American forces may soon be unable to sustain missile-defence operations for Israel without additional naval assets, The Washington Post reported.
- Alexus Grynkewich, commander of the US European Command (EUCOM), wrote to senior Pentagon officials this week that he could be forced to prioritise defending the US homeland over Israel if another US Navy destroyer is not placed under his command.
Sources: Times of India