Imagine if Ukraine received enough US military aid to actually win?
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I don’t think the US has enough military aid left.
I don’t think the US has enough military aid left.
US gave 200 Vietnam era M113's to Ukraine, while having 5,000 in storage. The Iraqi Army received 1,026 M113A2
US gave Ukraine 190 older Bradleys while 2,000 are in storage. Currently the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle is being developed to replace the Bradley.
US gave Ukraine 31 Abrams tanks, while it has 3,100 in storage.
US gave Ukraine 20 ATACMS, while hundreds of older variants will have to be destroyed due to questions of reliability. The Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) is being currently tested and will replace the ATACMS.
Defense bill would let Air Force retire A-10s, F-15s
https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/12/07/defense-bill-would-let-air-force-retire-a-10s-f-15s-but-not-f-22s/