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I mean, is that not par for the course for superpowers, historically? The US just has a wider area that it can reach in that regard, due to better technology of the current era
A carrier group for you... and one for you... and you... and you...
But you, you get a frigate, cause fuck you
Not sure "getting" a carrier group would be seen as a plus. Usually means you fucked around (or we think you did), and we would like to remind you that finding out is an option.
Could also mean your neighbor fucked around in a way that is a problem for you.
Can I just have a missile cruiser, sir?
Small countries still need supermarkets to buy weapons from to fight each other. It's an inevitability that sides get chosen because selling weapons to both sides looks particularly bad.
I suppose but given the current world climate you seppos are spreading yourselves a little thin IMO.
You underestimate the depth of that spread. You've seen the knife, the jar is at home.