"There are many challenges here, and it doesn't put us in a good situation," Rasmussen warns.
1. Depleted Stockpiles
US stockpiles are "dangerously low" and production capacity is limited.
Sending more missiles to Israel is straining US resources.
"We're taking a risk here — it'll impact our own readiness and military posture," Rasmussen says.
2. Costly Replacement
Each Patriot battery costs $1 billion, and missiles are $7 to $10 million apiece—with two usually needed to intercept one trarget.
"If we supply 30 missiles, they're gone in a week, maybe less," the pundit notes.
Replenishing would be extremely costly — if the US can even find the stock.
"Increased production demand would also raise costs, pushing prices above $10 million," Rasmussen points out.
3. US Sinks Deeper Into Ukraine Conflict
Crewing the systems is a big issue, according to the pundit. Sophisticated US systems need trained crews, NATO intelligence and US advisors on the ground.
"That creates potential risks regarding how involved we get. Do we get directly involved?" Rasmussen asks.