And those were the manufacturers that were shut out. Besides, I didn't say the US forced anyone. Being scared and being forced are close but not identical. Edi

And those were the manufacturers that were shut out. Besides, I didn't say the US forced anyone. Being scared and being forced are close but not identical. Edit: Having some knowledge about how the US operates in Europe I am not surprised. I have personally seen lots of examples of exercises in Europe where foreign nations participate and behave very well with the host. I have only ever seen the US navy and the US army just show up using radio frequencies they damn well feel like, unlike every other nation ever. Everyone else reserve frequencies beforehand. The US not so much, no matter what they might interfere with. The US is a bully that behaves like it damn well feels like.