I mean, just seeing that the Patriot can take out the hypersonic missile has incalculable value.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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The last article I read said the current US spending on arms for UKR is about 3% of the annual defense spending total.
So an amazing bargain to degrade 1 of our 2 chief rivals without risking any American soldiers’ lives.
Far cheaper than the spending we had to do to win the Cold War. Ronnie would definitely approve.
So an amazing bargain to degrade 1 of our 2 chief rivals without risking any American soldiers’ lives.
Far cheaper than the spending we had to do to win the Cold War. Ronnie would definitely approve.
And that’s a Patriot system with extremely “outdated” radar and computing power.
Imagine the Patriots with an upgraded LTAMDS system that was designed to handle hypersonic missiles.
I wouldn’t mind having that tested in Ukraine too, properly behind friendly territory lines…
The math made me scratch my head too a little bit. With that being said, the point is that Russia has shown its true colors and this was going to happen to other countries if Putin was not stopped. I’m not sure what the final bill will be. Let’s say $150B, and Russia can’t wage an offensive for another decade. That is the cheapest firewall I can imagine, with no U.S. troops killed.
The conversation was about total costs (not yearly) in Afghanistan/Iraq vs. Ukraine. Look at post 52,191 that involved you.
It's important to note that about 50% of of that number has been non-military humanitarian/economic aid.
We really need to build up a strategic reserve of these things in secure/hidden locations in case we are ever targeted in an attack on our infrastructure.
There is a crazy backlog/timeframe for big gear like this. I hope the Ukes can figure out protection for it.
"The 72nd OMBr destroys the BMP of the Russian army south of Mykilsk."
"The saga of badly extinguished cigarette butts resumes and extends. Worrying (for Russians)"
Well the 100 billion being thrown around by those on right who are pro Russia includes a lot of future spending fyi. It has not all been “spent”.
"More than 20 warships, 35 aircraft and eight onshore units from 13 nations will take part in the Nato exercise Formidable Shield, which kicks off on May 8.
The exercise is aimed at training air and missile defence systems.
It comes as the Royal Navy yesterday scrambled a Type 23 frigate warship to follow the Russian armada lurking dangerously close to the UK.
As well as the warship, the RAF scrambled Poseidon P-8 maritime patrol aircraft alongside Norwegian and US allies to track the Russians."
FWIW
"Front SE Zaporozhye -1/3-Emergency collection of all blood groups in Zaporozhye Otano-Kiev offensive preparations continue For 24 hours, units (infantry, tanks & tanks) of the 116th & 118th brigades (10th corps) transferred to Orekhovo"
"Front SE Zaporozhye -1/3-Emergency collection of all blood groups in Zaporozhye Otano-Kiev offensive preparations continue For 24 hours, units (infantry, tanks & tanks) of the 116th & 118th brigades (10th corps) transferred to Orekhovo"
I had to look it up. Think it is a British Astute class attack sub.I know who else was there.
Just a reminder.
"Ukraine is preparing up to 9 mechanized brigades for a counter-offensive, - the Czech President. In total, this is from 9 to 72 thousand people, 900 armored personnel carriers and 315 tanks."
"Ukraine is preparing up to 9 mechanized brigades for a counter-offensive, - the Czech President. In total, this is from 9 to 72 thousand people, 900 armored personnel carriers and 315 tanks."
It is. The baddest hunter killer on the planet. This one is appropriately named Ambush.
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The mighty Russian military destroyed a NATO jet. Sure it was very old and mounted as a museum piece, but maybe we could use this as justification to deliver F16 replacements…please?
She was hawt. He was/is stoop.…and to think he was actually banging Kelly LeBrock at one time. Life ain’t fair…
Hell has frozen over. It appears a Russian is telling the truth.
