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2024-03-11 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Dramatic moment Russians 'destroys two $400m US-made Patriot surface-to-air missile systems in one hypersonic Iskander strike' in costly blow to Ukraine

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-03-11 01:06|| || Front Page|| [32 views ] Top

#1 ...After losing that last AWACS, the Russians were going to get some of those Patriots if it was the last thing they did.

Mike

Posted by MikeKozlowski 2024-03-11 07:32|| 2024-03-11 07:32|| Front Page Top

#2 Looks like Ukrainians need air defense for their air defense.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2024-03-11 11:57|| 2024-03-11 11:57|| Front Page Top

#3 AWACS, not to worry in production now. Last?, never have I seen that espoused. I understand 9 in service and production of upgraded AWACS will be produced. Russians are constantly upgrading all technologies. Factories operating 24/7. So we spend money lavishly. I don't see the benefits. Media fantasies abound however.

Posted by Dale 2024-03-11 13:03|| 2024-03-11 13:03|| Front Page Top

#4 They are going to build 3 9 a week!

Posted by M. Murcek 2024-03-11 13:05|| 2024-03-11 13:05|| Front Page Top

They appear to have taken rather strong exception to the downing of certain collection platforms.

Posted by Besoeker 2024-03-11 13:29|| 2024-03-11 13:29|| Front Page Top

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