Black_Sun_Rising t1_iqx74yf wrote
The cost really puts things in perspective. The US army can drop that much money on a single missile.
redtert t1_iqxk485 wrote
Not true. Trident missiles cost around $30 million, that's probably the most expensive missile the military has.
Black_Sun_Rising t1_iqy114u wrote
I appreciate the adherence to accuracy. For the sake of my metaphor, do you have any idea how long it takes for the US to spend 500 million on missiles? Is it like, weeks? Months?
Not-Banksy t1_iqys437 wrote
Once again, depends on the missile and global conflict climate. During peacetime, it goes a while.
When we’re gifting them like fireworks on the 4th of July to Ukraine— very quickly. Also it’s not just the physical missile, but the procurement, supply, and assembly line workers that must all be paid.
SWATSgradyBABY t1_iqyfmtb wrote
Not on one missile but check how much a ship costs? God forbid a sub
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