[Strategerist]

They have trouble getting folks to sell them the weapons that they need. Remember, the US promised them new submarines, but has never delivered. No one wants to offended the Reds.

Actually political infighting has prevented them from buying stuff they've been offered.

[PAR35]

Actually political infighting has prevented them from buying stuff they've been offered.

US Navy opposition has within the Pentagon has been a factor, so your statement does have some element of truth, but the bigger issue is that the Europeans are afraid to sell to the Reds, and the Americans haven't had the political will to push.