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[AZ_HighCountry]

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After reading the last few posts of yours, where is Hegseth wrong?

 

[F-22Raptor]

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DDG-127, the final Flight 2A Burke, was delivered to the Navy

 

[Fatman17]

After reading the last few posts of yours, where is Hegseth wrong?

Unfortunately no where but he trying to defend a "old " narrative. I believe the global political and military structure is being revised. Might l add that NATO might be obsolete now (result of the lran conflict).

 

[MS Sandhu]

After reading the last few posts of yours, where is Hegseth wrong?

I wonder if this approach of putting more responsibilities on Europe will last past Trump?

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

I wonder if this approach of putting more responsibilities on Europe will last past Trump?

Doubtful. Especially if the next administration is Democrat.

If that turns out to be the case, expect the Democrats to issue apologies and pay even more of the mutual defense agreement bills.

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Fifth articles in a series of five regarding NATO and the other member's contributions to their defense spending:

Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades

Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.

www.foxnews.com

As noted earlier either in this thread or another, Eisenhower warned Europe of this back in 1949. Europe has been warned throughout the subsequent years. Even President Trump warned Europe during his first term.

And now, Europe and the usual malcontents in the US are upset that President Trump is doing something about it.

 

[KAL-EL]

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DDG-127, the final Flight 2A Burke, was delivered to the Navy

Very good news

 

[SolarWarden]

Fifth articles in a series of five regarding NATO and the other member's contributions to their defense spending:

Why NATO’s defense spending imbalance lasted for decades

Defense analysts explain why NATO's spending gap persisted for decades and what finally pushed European allies to increase military investments.

www.foxnews.com

As noted earlier either in this thread or another, Eisenhower warned Europe of this back in 1949. Europe has been warned throughout the subsequent years. Even President Trump warned Europe during his first term.

And now, Europe and the usual malcontents in the US are upset that President Trump is doing something about it.

US was never too serious about Europe arming itself US and Europe was content the US being the sole power and in charge of how Europe fights. Europe was used by US as a buffer and in some way extension of US hegemony. Both US and Europe loved this arrangement until 2016 when Orangeman rocked the whole NATO boat.

 

[F-22Raptor]

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SSN 801 launched, this is the final Block 4 Virginia

 

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DDG-135 under construction, with another unidentified Burke under construction next to it

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Following in the footsteps of the Russian and Ukrainian armies, the Marine Corps is seeking an anti-drone round in 5.56mm:

Anti-Drone 5.56mm Rifle Rounds That Break Into Multiple Projectiles Sought By Marines

The aim is for specialized rounds to help boost the ability of any Marine with a rifle to swat down small uncrewed attackers.

www.twz.com

Will be interesting to see how Marines deploy this in the field. In a combat situation, lots of risk of grabbing the wrong ammo for the wrong purpose. Even now, I still mark my magazines for what they are to be used for.

@Yommie , I think you were the one who posted a similar article in the Russia-Ukraine thread,

 

[AZ_HighCountry]

Congress again throws the A-10 another life line. Given the age of the aircraft and the transformation of the battle environment since it was introduced, it's long past time to retire it and introduce a platform more suited to the CAS mission. Unfortunately, the F-35 is not it.

Congress Throws A-10 Warthog Another Lifeline

Requiring the USAF to satisfy all the demands stated in the legislation could see the jet's life extended well past 2030. Lawmakers want the Air Force to preserve the Warthog’s operational knowledge while testing autonomous capabilities that could take over its missions.

www.twz.com

Oddly, the article discusses passing on to another branch of the military including the Army and the Marine Corps. Highly doubtful the Marines would take it on for several reasons including the fact they just retired the last operational AV-8Bs at MCAS Cherry Point.