As a former tank crew member of a Leopard 2, I cannot help but comment. The best days of tanks are over. A Leo on the battlefield is a glowing Christmas tree and an iron grave. However, the German defense industry continues to invest billions in this outdated technology. #dronewars #AI

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Wer sich Heutzutage noch in so eine Blechkiste setzt muss lebensmüde sein, die Tage der großen Panzerschlachten sing gezählt.
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cavemanf16 7 months ago
Hasn’t that been the case since the invention of tanks? They do deliver massive firepower where it’s needed most. Develop anti-drone counter-measures and I think they can still be valuable.
Ich kann mich erinnern, dass der Stückpreis zu meiner Zeit so um die 5-6 Mio lag. #inflation hello again. Wenn das erste Panzerbattalion aufgerieben ist, faengt man vielleicht an, zu rechnen. Und dann versteht man, was assymetrische Kriegsführung heist: 50 Panzer a 15 Mio gleich 750 Mio. Euro. Vernascht. Von ein paar hundert Drohnen im Gehenwert von wenigen 100k Euro.. image
Hi, did also serve at the tank division, tank crew member and sniper in the late 80’s. Fully agree with your comment here.
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Donutpanic 7 months ago
I fully agree. It probably depends on whom they plan to use the tanks against. Spoiler: it won't be Russia.