The President's Daily Brief September 3rd, 2025: Putin’s Nightmare: A ‘Steel Porcupine’ At His Doorstep & Maduro’s Blood Warning
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Sep 3, 2025 Tensions are brewing as Ukraine fortifies its military, making Putin uneasy with new defenses and missiles. Meanwhile, Israel grapples with a reservist crisis after two years of conflict, while U.S. troops engage in war games in the Caribbean. Venezuelan leader Maduro sends a stark warning against any military action from the U.S. Lastly, the relocation of the U.S. Space Command to Huntsville highlights America's evolving role in space, sparking political debates back in Colorado.
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Ukraine Aims To Be A 'Steel Porcupine'
- Ukraine is deliberately building a long-term, NATO-backed procurement pipeline to become a "steel porcupine" on Russia's border.
- Domestic weapons like the Flamingo cruise missile and Sapsan missile complement Western purchases to deter future Russian aggression.
Ukraine Stops Waiting For Promises
- Kyiv is moving beyond reliance on vague external guarantees after Budapest and stalled NATO prospects.
- That shift explains its push for predictable contracts, multi-year supply and domestic long-range missile production.
Fund Ukraine With Predictable Contracts
- Channel European funds into predictable U.S. arms contracts to sustain Ukraine's long-term defense needs.
- Structure purchases as written contracts and multi-year supply deals to ensure continuous capability replenishment.