Aircraft mechanics Paul Rudolph and Schuyler Dunn replace a multispectural targeting system ball on an MQ-1B Predator July 9 at Ali Base, Iraq. Sabrina Johnson/US Air Force/Sipa Press/NewscomAfghan Surge Strips UAVs From Forces Elsewhere -- Air Force Times
The U.S. military has sent so many of its 6,500 UAVs to the Middle East that other operating theaters are going without, says Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Glenn Walters, deputy director for resources and acquisition for the Pentagon’s Joint Staff.
Walters said Pacific Command, Southern Command and Africa Command have requested more UAVs, but are being forced to wait until demand is met in the Central Command.
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My Comment: The red flags for this impending shortage were first raised a few weeks ago. The link is here.
My own prediction .... the next shortage will be the operators who fly them and the maintenance crews who take care of them.
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