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US: Tanks, F-16 Jets Won't Be Ready for New Ukraine Offensive
Newsmax ^ | June 2, 2023 | AP

Posted on 06/02/2023 9:36:55 AM PDT by Navy Patriot

Training for Ukrainian forces on advanced U.S. Abrams tanks has begun, and while those systems will not be ready in time for the imminent counteroffensive, those weapons will be critical in the longer-term to Ukraine ultimately pushing Russia out of its occupied territories, Joint Chiefs chairman Gen. Mark Milley said.

Tank training began as the U.S. and allies began to work out agreements to train Ukrainians on F-16 fighter jets — another long-wished-for advanced capability. Ultimately, while the tanks are needed to expel Russian forces from Ukrainian territory, the F-16s would be part of a longer-term security plan to deter future attacks, Milley said Thursday.

“Everyone recognizes Ukraine needs a modernized Air Force,” Milley said. “It's going to take a considerable amount of time.”

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No Problem, the Uke Nazis can Fix Bayonets, Affix Human Shields and charge anyway, while Shelling and Bombing their own Territory, Infrastructure and Civilians anyway!

The Associated Presstitutes fail to mention some of the positives.

1 posted on 06/02/2023 9:36:55 AM PDT by Navy Patriot
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To: Navy Patriot

On the other hand, the Deep state media and propaganda offensive is making huge advances!


2 posted on 06/02/2023 9:40:06 AM PDT by PGR88
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To: Navy Patriot

We can recognize a losing hand, and we’ve decided not to throw more money into the pot.


3 posted on 06/02/2023 9:40:26 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (“You want it one way, but it's the other way”)
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To: Navy Patriot

Maybe they’ll be ready in time for next year’s Spring Offensive...


4 posted on 06/02/2023 9:45:36 AM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /Sarc tag really necessary? Pray for President Biden: Psalm 109:8)
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To: Navy Patriot

The attacks on Russian territory using artillery and drones are stepping up amidst all the distracting drama regarding the “Ukrainian Offensive”.

I smell a release of chaff here.


5 posted on 06/02/2023 9:45:38 AM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: Navy Patriot

reminds me

of Ireland

Catholics vs protestants

Serbia too

driving Israel

to the marxist submissive table

the flag / religion is rainbow - diversity

mobocracy of liberals / communism

global


6 posted on 06/02/2023 9:48:20 AM PDT by Firehath
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To: Nextrush
I smell a release of chaff here.

What you smell is FJB's diaper after his deep-state nanny forgot to change it.

7 posted on 06/02/2023 9:52:55 AM PDT by PGR88
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“those weapons will be critical in the longer-term to Ukraine”

These psychos seem determined to turn this into another Afghanistan. I’m hoping some of these Euro countries start rebelling soon. I’m hoping for the collapse of the EU over this.


8 posted on 06/02/2023 9:53:05 AM PDT by jimwatx
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> We can recognize a losing hand, and we’ve decided not to throw more money into the pot.

I think you may be misjudging the current administration. ;-)


9 posted on 06/02/2023 9:55:11 AM PDT by glorgau
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To: Navy Patriot

The Ukrainians have been training on the F-16 already. That’s been reported on FR last year.


10 posted on 06/02/2023 9:59:02 AM PDT by MeganC (There is nothing feminine about feminism. )
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The Ukes can buy most of the US weapons they want from the Afghani Taliban.....


11 posted on 06/02/2023 9:59:28 AM PDT by Iron Munro (Sun Tzu: "An evil man will burn his own nation to the ground to rule over the ashes." )
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12 posted on 06/02/2023 10:03:42 AM PDT by CapandBall
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"Gen." Milley. Do the tanks come with the super advanced reactive armor protected accessory component?


13 posted on 06/02/2023 10:03:55 AM PDT by Bounced2X (Boomer - I survived childhood with no bike helmet.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

I wish that were the case.


14 posted on 06/02/2023 10:05:14 AM PDT by rlmorel ("If you think tough men are dangerous, just wait until you see what weak men are capable of." JBP)
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To: Navy Patriot

Symbolism over substance someone use to say.


15 posted on 06/02/2023 10:05:59 AM PDT by McGruff (Don't underestimate Joe's ability to f*** things up - Barack Obama)
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To: Navy Patriot

Linda is going to have a conniption fit.


16 posted on 06/02/2023 10:11:15 AM PDT by ConservativeInPA ("How did you go bankrupt?s" Bill asked. "Two ways," Mike said. "Gradually and then suddenly." )
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I am surprised the Russia allows them into the country. I would assume that their air force could blow them up on the ground before “training” began.


17 posted on 06/02/2023 10:14:06 AM PDT by Revel
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Good One!

Lucky I wasn't drinking coffee.

18 posted on 06/02/2023 10:18:31 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: PGR88

I’m thankful for my nasal congestion today.


19 posted on 06/02/2023 10:18:34 AM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: MeganC

After F-16s, F-18s


20 posted on 06/02/2023 10:19:57 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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