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https://twitter.com/EvansRyan202/status/1569023715479900161@KofmanMichael @AnyaFink They continue that Ru strategists view "warfighting is discussed as distinct from deterrence" .. & "forces are then divided into categories of 'general purpose' and 'strategic deterrence'." These strat forces are then divided again into "Offensive and defensive forces" ..
https://twitter.com/nickschifrin/status/1542093892346077184Tr has no actual alternative. Pro-govt folks can float Eurofighter, but that is a major acquisition at the requisite numbers that will upend timing on TF/X and have serious costs on logistics and sustainment (which also eats into other budgetary priorities).
https://twitter.com/JackDetsch/status/1520057275737645057I can make a more compelling case for chemical weapons, but it is a stretch and incongruent with what I think is Moscow’s current war strategy …. This is something @ArmsControlWonk discussed on the podcast
https://twitter.com/Charles_Lister/status/1499143651221454850There is ample evidence the closure could hurt Ru naval operations in the East Med. That will take about 6-8 weeks to judge. The step was important politically, but also legally prudent under the strict interpretation of the convention Ankara so preciously guards and implements.
https://twitter.com/aaronstein1/status/1174337368658251777So even if the LACM is detected, it is a question of at what range, factoring again that its moving, uhh, lets say at 500 mph (800 km/h). So with a detection range, at low altitude, close in to your defense, your speed to shoot is compressed. And with a salvo, increase difficulty