New Weapons Echo 1980s Cold War Tech
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A military analyst notes that recent Western weapons development mirrors concepts from the 1980s Cold War era. The analyst highlights the similarity between current systems and those tested in the final years of the Cold War. This pattern is observed in several newly marketed weapons systems, including the FireAnt uncrewed system.
Why it matters
The similarity between current and past weapons systems raises questions about the pace of innovation in modern weapons development. It also highlights the potential for rediscovering and improving upon existing concepts.
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