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big_duo3674 t1_j2dycxj wrote

Reply to comment by droidtime in Ukrainian air defense will become stronger in new year – Zelensky by Espressodimare

Actual love too, testing these systems live directly against the Russians has made every single weapon donation worth far more than their cash value. That is data that has really only been updated through mostly guessing since Vietnam

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Jumpin_Jay t1_j2et7w6 wrote

Most of the systems are old technology and out of date by NATO standards. It’s a great way to get rid of old surplus equipment that was taking up space and needing ongoing maintenance.

The good stuff hasn’t been donated yet, and might never be. It’s more likely you see advanced weapons used in other areas like hunting terrorists, such as drone technology.

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ThrowawayUSN92 t1_j2fdrav wrote

>It’s a great way to get rid of old surplus equipment that was taking up space and needing ongoing maintenance.

It costs to dispose of too. Might as well dispose of it into some RuZZians.

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Rogermcfarley t1_j2fotvd wrote

I seem to remember the USA being in a war with Iraq since Vietnam happened.

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