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1. To me, such missiles are to be expected. Just as carriers replaced...

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Thu Aug 27, 2020, 02:34 PM

Aug 2020

Last edited Thu Aug 27, 2020, 06:15 PM - Edit history (1)

obsolete battleships as the principal naval weapon system, they are now obsolete themselves and sitting ducks in the water with the development of deadly and accurate, long-range missiles.

It's like "duh", get rid of carriers and you crippled the opponents navy—a no-brainer.

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Report: China test-fires 'carrier killer' missile in disputed sea [View all] nitpicker Aug 2020 OP

To me, such missiles are to be expected. Just as carriers replaced... brush Aug 2020 #1

I agree. Too many assets sitting in one enormous, slow-moving target. Nitram Aug 2020 #2

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