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The 47 Lubricants of War: Inside Defense Supply Chains
What does it actually take to keep a modern military running? This episode dives into the unglamorous guts of defense logistics — from the 47 lubricants a Merkava tank needs to the 18-month lead times on artillery shells. We explore how Israel’s supply chain balances domestic production with critical imports, the surprising role of US inspectors in Israeli weapons plants, and why a retired engineer in Virginia or a Swedish tungsten supplier could determine the outcome of a war. If you’ve ever wondered what happens below the waterline of visible military power, this one’s for you. Episode 2954…
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