Don’t be a fool. We’ve already proven, a dozen times, that we can do the same and more.

I think we’re just talking about the Rhino and Growler.

You’re such a diplomat pal. I need to take lessons ;)

Hahhah +10

That’s true. The other factor is the intelligence agencies. When they add their funding and backing they have a history of bringing projects to fruition much faster than the Pentagon can. Which is what happened in large part. My comment above was in large part due to the fact that the AF wasn’t operating those drones,…

It’s pretty damn good. It’s not terribly fast but it is extremely maneuverable. It’s maneuverability isn’t highlighted anywhere near enough. It’s also backed up by very good sensor suite/avionics and of course, some of the best munitions in the business.

They do all kinds of things. I had a teacher in H.S. that flew F-15 in the first Gulf War.

For someone who has obviously never worn the uniform, you sure have a lot of ridiculous, uninformed ignorance about what you *think* (for lack of a better word...you’re not thinking) they should be doing.

Yep he forgot (C):

It is amazing how fast all that came about. At least in todays word of procurement, development, and operational deployment.

Putinbots are a proven fact. NSA bots have never even been hinted at. Don’t be an idiot. Same goes for Islamic terrorism “apologists”. Disagreeing with some Russian actions (many of us have supported their air campaign) doesn’t automatically mean you side with the FSA. They aren’t mutually inclusive.

I served with Polish GROM and other units in Iraq. They also supported us in Afghanistan. I even got to do some air-assault missions operating from their Super Hinds. As somebody who has had a lifelong love affair with the Hind family that opened my eyes.

You can’t “visit” or you can’t live/work here for an extended period w/out those visas?

This stuff has been around for a few years but not really posted anywhere except Boeing’s own website. It was available but one had to dig a little bit.

You’re entitled to your opinion I suppose. As somebody that did a trip to Bosnia, three trips to Afghanistan and three more to Iraq as infantry initially (before moving up the food chain a bit), it’s a last option. Or as a preemptive strike when that last option is guaranteed to come about. We’re nowhere near that…

And they’re guarded by the most efficient anti-missile systems every devised.

Sounds like the definition of an effective deterrence to me. You could say the exact same thing about nukes. Or any piece of any military throughout history that made an opposing party think twice.

Never fought in one have you.

I’ve repeatedly asked why he’s always in the greys when he’s respectful and kind to everyone, has very relevant and unique experiences/observations, and is an all around great guy.

“What do you think,why?”