The cost is often proportional to the cost and complexity of making the item.
Yes I oversimplified, but it helps to put into context the cost delta of a patriot and a mini shahed.
Logistics, logistics logistics. Diversity of manufacturing location and suppliers.
Right now for example the US has 1-2 suppliers (and sometimes it's just another sub company) for critical weapon parts.
The cost is often proportional to the cost and complexity of making the item.
Yes I oversimplified, but it helps to put into context the cost delta of a patriot and a mini shahed.
Logistics, logistics logistics. Diversity of manufacturing location and suppliers.
Right now for example the US has 1-2 suppliers (and sometimes it's just another sub company) for critical weapon parts.