[Vermont Lt]

I understand that. But new weapons are not coming from the land. A 20 foot long, 2,000 pound rod of tungsten rod shot from space is going to do a lot of damage to a big carrier in the middle of the ocean.

I am pretty sure the US of 2018 is not going to be able to handle the loss of multiple carriers in an engagement.

This ain’t your Dad’s country.

[BroJoeK]

"This ain’t your Dad’s country."

Rail guns.

[editor-surveyor]

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>> A 20 foot long, 2,000 pound rod of tungsten rod shot from space may not make it to the surface before burning up.