Rick
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Capability beyond Concepts | #ausdef innovation | MSysEng | Views mine, like, obviously
Take this as a final warning. This isn't an evolving or developing tactic. This isn't a Ukrainian or Russian tactic. This is a baseline weapon of war. If your force can't do it, they're ineffective. If every echelon of your force can't defend from it, they're vulnerable.
For those who think tanks can't be defended against drones or ATGW, some close-in weapons systems are available to boost protection incl from Rheinmetall & Australia's own EOS. It's high time this becomes standard protective kit for @DeptDefence @AustralianArmy armoured vehicles
During this war, there's been calls for the US to give UKR more _____________ (fill in the blank with M1 Abrams tanks, Patriot Missile Systems, F16s, A10s, etc). Those calls often come from politicians, reporters, or those with little knowledge of weapons. A 🧵 to discuss. 1/23
