https://nitter.net/imetatronink/status/2020591585159983380#m

Will Schryver @imetatronink
‼️🧵 #FakeNews Alert

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The post linked below is a false and misleading report.

112+ C-17 sorties have taken place since mid-January.

Total tonnage delivered doesn't come even remotely close to Desert Storm, where 95% of all cargo was delivered via sealift.

For perspective, in summer 2025, 73 C-17 sorties were required to deliver one Patriot battalion from Asia to Israel.

The US can no longer execute huge sealift logistics, because it has negligible sealift capability. US airlift capacity can only transport a mere fraction of the cargo that could be transported via sealift.

Furthermore, the US capacity to sustain a major air campaign is severely limited by acute munitions shortages, and the inability to transfer maintenance capabilities to an overseas theater of battle.

Consequently, the US will not be able to sustain a major air campaign against Iran for more than about two weeks.

Worse yet, US has effectively ZERO credible defense against Iranian ballistic missiles. This was revealed during the 12-Day War, and if the US starts up another war against Iran, it will be decisively proven to everyone as Iranian ballistic missiles rain down on US bases and ships in the region.

In a war against Iran at this time, the US will incur shocking losses and suffer an irreversible strategic defeat.

(Two recent and relevant X articles are linked in the subsequent replies. Both are ~500 words / 3 minute reads.)


[quote tweet] Buzz Patterson @BuzzPatterson
Feb 8
112 C-17s are in or on their way to the Middle East. Guys, that’s a lot. Like Desert Storm a lot. Stay tuned.

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(2 and 3 article links)

https://nitter.net/imetatronink/status/2018763594628759591#m

https://nitter.net/imetatronink/status/2019799665240424814#m

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Will Schryver @imetatronink
‼️ US Heavy Airlift Is Woefully Inefficient

For those in awe of the reports of 100+ C-17 sorties carrying military cargo to the Middle East, this report underscores the acute limitations of US heavy airlift.

https://www.twz.com/air/it-took-73-c-17-loads-to-move-patriot-battalion-from-pacific-to-middle-east

It Took 73 C-17 Loads To Move Patriot Battalion From Pacific To Middle East

Alarm bells grow louder in regard to major deficiencies in sustained U.S. military logistics support needed for a Pacific fight.
twz.com