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patphil

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6. Traditional battlefield tanks are sitting ducks for 21st century weapons.
Mon Jun 9, 2025, 03:18 PM
Jun 9

So are aircraft carriers and the large battle groups they require to support and defend them.
We have seen how easy planes on a runway can be targeted. Virtually any standing weapon is vulnerable to attack.
Actually, the whole concept of large scale traditional warfare is rapidly becoming obsolete.
The wars of the future will need to rely on stealth and wide distribution of resources to protect the ability to make war.
Now if we can only find a way to make war itself obsolete.
Yeah, I know, but it's a thought.

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