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NickyRD t1_j6i7wj6 wrote

Reply to comment by ShowMeTheToes in Ukraine calls for faster weapons supplies as Russia presses eastern offensive by redcccp

It's old in so much that a lot of the machinery is undergoing refitting or replacement, or does not fit anticipated future theatre like disputed islands etc.

And some of it, though in use, is just literally old. The M2 Bradley is 40 years old and current model was updated 20 years ago. New machinery is being sought to replace the Bradley and Abrams etc.

That's not to say new equipment isn't being sent. It is! And again it is getting a lot done for it's money. It's the best sales pitch there is.

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bombmk t1_j6kcg61 wrote

On the job material testing without the risk to trained manpower. That alone will cover the actual cost of the material being sent.

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