> Now apply that to weapons systems in conflict against an enemy that DOES have modern production that you (no longer) have... it's a recipe for disaster/enslav

> Now apply that to weapons systems in conflict against an enemy that DOES have modern production that you (no longer) have... it's a recipe for disaster/enslavement/death. How do you maintain this production with a sudden influx of ballistic missiles at the production facility - or a complete naval blockade of all food calories to your country?