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Swede Atlanta

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7. We do not need ANY new weapons systems........

Reply to trof (Original post)

Fri Apr 20, 2012, 06:37 PM

Apr 2012

Our current military technology is sufficient to protect us for at least the next 10-15 years. Yes countries like China are investing in their military but I suggest we are probably still fine for quite a ways into the future.

The risk is, of course, that if we don't invest in new technologies we will fall behind. So I'm not opposed to continued investment in R&D to keep our edge but each new weapons system needs to be evaluated on an absolute "need to have" basis.

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What do we get for $90 million EACH? The F-35. Step into the cockpit: [View all] trof Apr 2012 OP

You have to admit, trof, that's a helluva aiplane... Cooley Hurd Apr 2012 #1

We are, which is why the F-35 is likely to be axed before it sees mass production. TheWraith Apr 2012 #5

One trillion dollars. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2012 #2

Bet death to win, place and show! gratuitous Apr 2012 #3

I just watched a fascinating NOVA program on this last night. cbayer Apr 2012 #4

When you are targeting "Terrorists" with their families in their homes, RC Apr 2012 #6

We do not need ANY new weapons systems........ Swede Atlanta Apr 2012 #7

this plane is worse than the F-18 it's replacing. provis99 Apr 2012 #8

real target = US treasury to fatten MIC corporate profits nt msongs Apr 2012 #9