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I had a chuckle while reading this: Switzerland is currently starting an evaluation of a new ground-to-air missile defense system. The Swiss military decided t
by cstuder 7y ago
I had a chuckle while reading this: Switzerland is currently starting an evaluation of a new ground-to-air missile defense system.
The Swiss military decided that due to the enormous cost of the missiles, the evaluation will not include a firing test, but rely on a big questionnaire for the manufacturers of said system.
- nradov 7y agoIf you're buying a weapons system for deterrence then it doesn't actually have to work reliably. It just has to present a credible appearance of possibly working some of the time in order to complicate an adversary's plans.
- ceejayoz 7y agoPlus, it’s Switzerland. They’re surrounded by friendly NATO countries. Their Air Force has office hours and relies on France/Italy outside them. https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2014/feb/19/swiss-air-force-ethiopian-airlines-hijacking-office-hours https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2014/feb/19/swis...