Be careful about the "economic dependency means we'll never fight" argument. Look at Europe in 1914 or 1939, and tell me who Germany, France, England and Russias biggest trading partners were.

Agree that M1 has a much better track record than unprovens like F35 or LCS. But i think you are missing the point: There are lessons to be learned for the US DoD from the T-90 project.

Not to pick a fight, but I'm not a big fan when the answer is "it's classified - so go away and don't ask questions or I'll tell you it's classified again." Do we live in Soviet Russia where it's acceptable for contractors to take a blank check from the government and produce defense goods that are years behind…

agree that I'd like to see something about the cooperation/competition between Russia and China. We always hear how rogue MiG designers may have helped on the J-31, or that China is still "stuck" using Russian engines (which by reports are very reliable, but have other drawbacks) while they desperately embark on a…

I have to agree with Tyler here. The USN doesn't need a mcm vessel that can do 40 knots. At least not for $500m a copy yet can't defend itself. You tell me the threats the lcs is supposed to face and I'll tell you how either a true frigate or a patrol boat is a better option.

I have to agree with Tyler here. The USN doesn't need a mcm vessel that can do 40 knots. At least not for $500m a copy yet can't defend itself. You tell me the threats the lcs is supposed to face and I'll tell you how either a true frigate or a patrol boat is a better option.