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originally posted by: asims33
originally posted by: victor7
a reply to: asims33
Don't worry, once the US fields the arena type systems the Russians will copy it somewhat and Chinese will steal the tech somehow. That is their modus operandi as their culture is not very innovative type. These two countries also suffer from high levels of corruption and thus little money is left for government to devote to new R&D etc.
I doubt if Russia can win any war even if it includes the nukes. They can do lots of damage but there is not point going to the level of nukes which can be devastating for the whole world for some time to come.
Im not sure if you are familiar with the HELLADs system but short of stealing the design i dont see an easy way for Russia to copy it any time soon... Or China.
Its a liquid based laser that is small enough to be placed on aircraft but powerful enough to destroy missiles almost instantly. I dont think Russia has ANY laser weapons while the USA has already fielded LaWS on some of our ships.
Another tech that China and Russia are very far behind in is Rail gun technology. This technology will negate any anti-cruise missile SAM technology.
originally posted by: earthdude
a reply to: asims33
You and Vic have a vast amount of knowledge, you must be in the biz. I was very excited to have seen some tests recently and wondered what these systems were called. I bet the other superpowers have them all too. They are just more secretive.
originally posted by: milomilo
i think the next major conflict between superpowers will be a suprise for the american military as they are already used to easy enemies who have nothing..
It will be so shocking to american troops used to have fire support and air support suddenly on the receiving end of altilery bombardment and aerial guided bombs from the enemy.
It will be so demoralizing to the remains of US military that they will lose the initiative and thus open itself to capitulation from foreign powers.
and a few EMP blast over US Continent will destroy it's civilization and economy in an instant, leaving the land open for the victors..
This will be a bigger repeat of the disabling of AEGIS ship donald cook by a single EW SU-24..
originally posted by: cavtrooper7
a reply to: milomilo
Ever kick a hill of red ants? Did NOT kicking them make them any LESS potent?
The current progessive movement is trying to change the nature of the country so what you suggest WOULD be true were it allowed to continue unabated but we still rule conventional warfare...that and any such EMP would invite vaporization.
If you thought we made a big deal about 911 we haven't dusted off our TRUE capability since WWII.
NOBODY needs to see that.
originally posted by: jrod
a reply to: milomilo
I do think you have underestimated the American people and the power of the military. The entire branch of the Army could be wiped out by the 'enemy' and the US would still have hands down the strongest military forces on this planet.
An EMP blast might cause chaos in NYC and some other big cities, but the rural areas are largely self sufficient and it would barely have an effect on the daily life for millions and millions of Americans.
The greatest enemy to the USA comes from within.
originally posted by: asims33
And i love your speculation on the softness of American troops. They werent so soft in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, or Iraq. What experience does Russian troops have against a Super power? You think they will be just fine without air support? Last time i checked NATO had VAST air superiority over Russia.
Take your childish knowledge elsewhere.
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
And i love your speculation on the softness of American troops. They werent so soft in WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, or Iraq. What experience does Russian troops have against a Super power? You think they will be just fine without air support? Last time i checked NATO had VAST air superiority over Russia.
Take your childish knowledge elsewhere.
which NATO air superiority ? the one that killed gadhafi illegaly ?
there's once a very powerful nation with a great leader that easily defeated western nations and who thought he could conquer russia.. He was mistaken and the russian arrived in his capital and he commited suicide..
originally posted by: asims33
We left Vietnam not because of losing but because our citizens and politicians got tired of supporting a war for people who wouldnt fight for them selves.
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
We left Vietnam not because of losing but because our citizens and politicians got tired of supporting a war for people who wouldnt fight for them selves.
The poor showing of US military in vietnam and the eventual defeat is not something that average american can take in psychologically. After decades of being lied to by their own goverment , feeding lies about 'american exceptionalism' and 'american military superiority' , it is impossible to american psyche to accept their defeat gracefully. It is saddening and hilarious at the same time to see so many americans creating excuses after excuses for their total military defeat in vietnam.
For example, The Romans , a greater people and nation than USA , suffered massive defeats in the life of the nation. It is folly to think that american will always be victorious in wars , when history showed 2 example of american defeat, in Korea and in Vietnam. Only a weak minded people will constantly in denial on these historical facts.
I'm curious how much average american read their own history and make up their own mind, instead of accepting lies and propaganda from their goverment verbatim ?
originally posted by: asims33
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
We left Vietnam not because of losing but because our citizens and politicians got tired of supporting a war for people who wouldnt fight for them selves.
The poor showing of US military in vietnam and the eventual defeat is not something that average american can take in psychologically. After decades of being lied to by their own goverment , feeding lies about 'american exceptionalism' and 'american military superiority' , it is impossible to american psyche to accept their defeat gracefully. It is saddening and hilarious at the same time to see so many americans creating excuses after excuses for their total military defeat in vietnam.
For example, The Romans , a greater people and nation than USA , suffered massive defeats in the life of the nation. It is folly to think that american will always be victorious in wars , when history showed 2 example of american defeat, in Korea and in Vietnam. Only a weak minded people will constantly in denial on these historical facts.
I'm curious how much average american read their own history and make up their own mind, instead of accepting lies and propaganda from their goverment verbatim ?
You are a lost cause my friend. And you are out for America because you know it is superior to Russia in every way. What was the last major conflict Russia won?
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
We left Vietnam not because of losing but because our citizens and politicians got tired of supporting a war for people who wouldnt fight for them selves.
The poor showing of US military in vietnam and the eventual defeat is not something that average american can take in psychologically. After decades of being lied to by their own goverment , feeding lies about 'american exceptionalism' and 'american military superiority' , it is impossible to american psyche to accept their defeat gracefully. It is saddening and hilarious at the same time to see so many americans creating excuses after excuses for their total military defeat in vietnam.
For example, The Romans , a greater people and nation than USA , suffered massive defeats in the life of the nation. It is folly to think that american will always be victorious in wars , when history showed 2 example of american defeat, in Korea and in Vietnam. Only a weak minded people will constantly in denial on these historical facts.
I'm curious how much average american read their own history and make up their own mind, instead of accepting lies and propaganda from their goverment verbatim ?
You are a lost cause my friend. And you are out for America because you know it is superior to Russia in every way. What was the last major conflict Russia won?
im afraid i have to tell you that it is you who is blinded by these so called 'american exceptionalism' who got many american deluded into thinking their country is the best in everything and their country never lost a major war and other nations are less that the great american..
You realized that this evil doctrine 'american exceptionalism' is really very similar with the NAZI germany's ideology , just parsed with different wording.
Once you realised that america today is really the NAZI of 21st century, then you will know whats in store for america in the near future...
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
originally posted by: milomilo
originally posted by: asims33
We left Vietnam not because of losing but because our citizens and politicians got tired of supporting a war for people who wouldnt fight for them selves.
The poor showing of US military in vietnam and the eventual defeat is not something that average american can take in psychologically. After decades of being lied to by their own goverment , feeding lies about 'american exceptionalism' and 'american military superiority' , it is impossible to american psyche to accept their defeat gracefully. It is saddening and hilarious at the same time to see so many americans creating excuses after excuses for their total military defeat in vietnam.
For example, The Romans , a greater people and nation than USA , suffered massive defeats in the life of the nation. It is folly to think that american will always be victorious in wars , when history showed 2 example of american defeat, in Korea and in Vietnam. Only a weak minded people will constantly in denial on these historical facts.
I'm curious how much average american read their own history and make up their own mind, instead of accepting lies and propaganda from their goverment verbatim ?
You are a lost cause my friend. And you are out for America because you know it is superior to Russia in every way. What was the last major conflict Russia won?
im afraid i have to tell you that it is you who is blinded by these so called 'american exceptionalism' who got many american deluded into thinking their country is the best in everything and their country never lost a major war and other nations are less that the great american..
You realized that this evil doctrine 'american exceptionalism' is really very similar with the NAZI germany's ideology , just parsed with different wording.
Once you realised that america today is really the NAZI of 21st century, then you will know whats in store for america in the near future...
originally posted by: milomilo
Russians Destroyed American will to fight and kicked out American soldiers out of vietnam..
Russians and Chinese kicked American soldiers out of North Korea..
Russians Defeats the US & SAUDI covert fighters who aimed to destroy Syrian goverment.
need more examples ?