Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 8/21/25: US To Spend $3.5B Replenishing Munitions Used for Israel, 58th US Airstrike in Somalia, and More
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Aug 21, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a significant plan for the U.S. to spend $3.5 billion on military support for Israel, raising questions about foreign policy. The podcast dives into the escalating violence in Gaza and the implications of dismissing officials advocating for Palestinian rights. It also uncovers recent U.S.-brokered talks between Israel and Syria amidst regional instability. Finally, the show addresses a recent U.S. airstrike in Somalia, touching on its broader geopolitical effects and military directives spanning Mexico.
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Huge Replenishment Bill For Israel Defense
- The Pentagon plans to spend at least $3.5 billion replenishing munitions used defending Israel, and that figure predates a later 12-day war.
- The total replacement costs will rise substantially once interceptor usage and subsequent replenishment from that war are included.
Interceptor Costs Drive Replacement Spending
- The largest single replenishment request is $1 billion for SM-3 interceptors and $204 million for THAAD missiles, each costing millions apiece.
- High interceptor usage during recent strikes means replacement alone could total billions more than the initial $3.5 billion estimate.
THAAD Use Consumed Large Stockpile Share
- The U.S. fired more than 150 THAAD missiles in the 12-day war, consuming about a quarter of the Pentagon's THAAD stockpile.
- That usage alone implies nearly $2 billion in missile costs, adding heavily to overall expenditures.