Daniel Davis Deep Dive Col Doug Macgregor: Patriot Missile Production Triples
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Nov 18, 2025 Col Doug Macgregor, a retired colonel and defense analyst, delves into the complexities of military strategy and diplomacy. He discusses the recent decision by Boeing to triple Patriot missile production, critiquing industry incentives and effectiveness against Russian air power. Macgregor highlights the flawed Western approach to Ukraine and the implications of corruption on military efforts. He also tackles broader geopolitical issues, including the future of NATO and the potential pitfalls of U.S. interventions in Latin America.
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Patriot Surge May Not Shift The Battlefield
- Boeing will triple Patriot interceptor production years into the war, but Col. Macgregor calls it old tech and largely ineffective against Russian massed strikes.
- He argues the move mainly funnels cash to defense firms and donors rather than changing battlefield outcomes.
Ukraine Likely Near Strategic Collapse
- Macgregor predicts Ukraine's government may not survive the coming months and that Russian operational restraint is deliberate to avoid NATO escalation.
- He says the West lacks any capability that will reverse Ukraine's strategic collapse.
Domestic Politics Drive Continued Support
- Western leaders keep prolonging the war to avoid domestic political fallout despite mounting costs and corruption in Ukraine.
- Macgregor links this to globalist elites defending financialized interests and the dollar's reserve status.
