Yeah, it's basically free R&D in a real world environment.
Yes, the US used Ukraine to conduct live field tests for the US for a completely new weapon system that hasn't even been deployed to US units. Now the US will use that data from live field tests against Russia to make the weapon system better. The US can thank the Russians for helping make US weapons systems better through field testing.
IIRC Israel doesn't actually own all their Patriot batteries. Some are on long term loan from Germany and the US.
If said countries request their return now that the Israelis no longer use them they could potentially be delivered to Ukraine.
Bradleys have been very impressive the entire time.
I hear a lot about 155mm production increases over the next couple of years.M39 excellence at work on camera in Luhansk.
Speaking of Bradley’s, looks like they’re making their way to Moscow, just not in a way you guys would have hoped!
Your hard earned tax dollars on display in Moscow for the locals.
Just remember, I told you guys months ago the Russians would have these tanks rolling down their annual ‘Victory Day’ parade in a few weeks.
Turns out, they didn’t even want to wait for that to showcase their new trophies.
It is frankly hilarious how proud Russia is of capturing outdated US equipment. Ukraine was proud of displaying captured and destroyed Russian tanks but that makes sense. The US wouldn’t give a shit because we do not consider destroying Soviet garbage to be notable. (And man have we destroyed a lot of it)Speaking of Bradley’s, looks like they’re making their way to Moscow, just not in a way you guys would have hoped!
Your hard earned tax dollars on display in Moscow for the locals.
Just remember, I told you guys months ago the Russians would have these tanks rolling down their annual ‘Victory Day’ parade in a few weeks.
Turns out, they didn’t even want to wait for that to showcase their new trophies.
I hear a lot about 155mm production increases over the next couple of years.
I hear nothing if we are increasing ATACMS production. If it is even possible to meet demand there.
I rather wish that missile found a more expensive target than just pasting a bunch of meat that Russia had every intention of getting pasted anyway.
@Young Grasshopper and the rest of Russia giving off strong Homer Simpson vibes.Enjoy the 30 year old IFVs while we comb through your latest gear and make fun of it.
Does that mean Poland gets launch control?Poland formally requests to host nukes.
Does that mean Poland gets launch control?
Because if not, it won't mean a heck of a lot when Putin comes knocking.
We have seen how nations "defend" one another.
Uhm. So Russia come knocking on the front door and you're hosting nukes in the backyard. Suppose you're the owner of said nukes you've got a couple of choices.Does that mean Poland gets launch control?
Because if not, it won't mean a heck of a lot when Putin comes knocking.
We have seen how nations "defend" one another.