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Happy Hoosier

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20. 100% agree

Fri Apr 17, 2026, 10:26 AM

Apr 17

I work in the defense aerospace industry, including with our European (former) partners. It's made less news than it servers, but Europe has assisted Ukrain in developing a sophisticated and innovative arms industry, and they have worked closely with Ukraine to develop and modify tactics and strategies. This conflict will be written about for generations.

Many in the US are interested to in partnering with theUkraininas as well. Thecurrent admin is making that difficult Between you, me, and the lampost, a lot of senior defense industry folks are NOT happy with the current admin's approach to international partnerships.

And despite the facing of some of ensenior leadershp of companies trying to make nice, many of them had feared this would happen.

The US risks between several steps behind the innovation curve. Smaller companies like mine are trying to remain agile, but the big lumbering companies will need to find a way to move faster. The deployment cycle is now months, not years or decades.

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Can Russia start a 2nd front against the Baltic States? [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 OP

It depends on the rest of the world standing up to stop Putin if he tries. CentralMass Apr 16 #1

The EU is triggered. Just waiting for Putin to follow through on his threats. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #8

They're transporting supplies to the front on donkeys and... surfered Apr 16 #2

And, can you imagine the NATO response if Putin makes a move against Latvia, Lithuania, or Estonia? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #4

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are NATO nations Chasstev365 Apr 16 #3

Me too. No real Russian army left. Putin is quickly entering the nuclear endgame. I hope that the Russian military OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #5

Not sustainably. Happy Hoosier Apr 16 #6

Ukraine's game has changed. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #9

100% agree Happy Hoosier Apr 17 #20

Russia can no longer produce enough recruits economically to die. Forced conscription has to happen....that includes OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #15

I can't see how they can keep this up. Happy Hoosier Apr 17 #21

Why would Russia want a second front? sarisataka Apr 16 #7

They make threats daily....especially a key strategic city of Narva in Estonia. That may be the point of attack. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #10

I've actually been there... Narva Castle on the Estonian side of the river WarGamer Apr 16 #13

Twin Cities, Right? OAITW r.2.0 Apr 16 #14

During the Soviet era they were on the "same side" WarGamer Apr 17 #22

Russia can barely keep the beets on the table. mr715 Apr 16 #11

you're 100% correct... they can't do a thing. WarGamer Apr 16 #12

Russia has the second-most powerful army in Ukraine. So, no. Efilroft Sul Apr 16 #16

Truth. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 17 #17

Because Putin is never wrong... The Madcap Apr 18 #26

No. LudwigPastorius Apr 17 #18

Moldova is moving to neutralize Russia by reintegrating with Romanian. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 17 #19

No Boo1 Apr 17 #23

The plan has been drawn up, and is being executed. LudwigPastorius Apr 18 #24

That as article is 3 years old, Boo1 Apr 18 #25

Kinda like the "Project for a New American Century". Or project 202X OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #30

"I see no credible threat" J_William_Ryan Apr 18 #27

That is why Russia is weak and can't possibly initiate a 2nd front. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #31

Putin has lost too many troops and too much equipment to start another war LetMyPeopleVote Apr 18 #28

Every day the Baltic states are more ready for an armed conflict CanonRay Apr 18 #29

No one fears the Russian Army. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 19 #32