[lenkite]

> Yet in the short term they've lost iconic and experienced leaders, their navy, and plenty of other military assets.

They lost old hardware and aging leaders (some were already dying). Now, replaced with fresh and energetic leadership and pipeline for modern tech.

[Recurecur]

No, they lost their state of the art missile and drone factories as well as all of their nuclear facilities. Not to mention their navy and Air Force…

I’m pretty sure the “fresh and energetic leadership” won’t enjoy their positions if hostilities resume, which seems likely.

[therealpygon]

And we’re basically paying for the upgrades…