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2010-09-22 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russia to spend $613 bln on arms in coming decade

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Posted by Steve White 2010-09-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 ION YAHOO NEWS > CHINA'S PREMIER THREATENS JAPAN OVER BOAT DISPUTE [+ BTW, SSSSSHHHHHH, the Daoyus = Senkaku Islands also].

Posted by JosephMendiola 2010-09-22 01:41|| 2010-09-22 01:41|| Front Page Top

#2 Hugo is buying a lot of stuff too. So?

How about building a real NCO corps? Yes, it's not like neat new toys and gadgets, but it's a force multiplier that if given the authority and responsibility gives the user unimaginable flexibility on the battlefield. Unfortunately, it's also incompatible with a mother-may-I command and control system.

Posted by Procopius2k 2010-09-22 10:06|| 2010-09-22 10:06|| Front Page Top

#3 If you had some of their neighbors you'd probably want a strong military too. NCO corps? Yes. More Russian babies too.

Posted by Ebbang Uluque6305 2010-09-22 12:25|| 2010-09-22 12:25|| Front Page Top

#4 Can't we get Putin to at least run for governor of California? He seems to get things done...

Posted by borgboy 2010-09-22 14:02|| 2010-09-22 14:02|| Front Page Top

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