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In reply to the discussion: Poland to be 1st NATO member to give Ukraine fighter jets [View all]JanMichael
(25,725 posts)HIMARS tenches missiles ammo and drones.
Both sides have significant surface to air defense systems. That's why those a10s would not make any sense there at this point.
I've read some reports that say that Western Powers have been watching this closely because of our reliance on air superiority. Surface to air technology has grown by leaps and bounds. Is cheaper than planes and pilots. So everybody spending their money on surface to air technology.
A few more planes are not going to make a difference at this point. Armored personnel carriers mobile howitzers and few well protected tanks are needed. I say well protected tanks and that's where a10s usually came in.
Like I said the United States needs to think about this. In Iraq we spent what 6 months or 6 weeks bombing their antiquated surface to air system? Then we went in with troops after firing a million cruise missiles that's an exaggeration but.
Surface air systems have grown in leaps and bounds since Iraq.