Where is he going to hide them from the Russians? It looks like with Russia's satellite capability, they would be easily destroyed. Not being able to destroy Russia's air support, it is a one-sided proposition.

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Posted by Indefatigable

Member since Jan 2019

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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:19 am to steadytiger

They would struggle to protect them on Ukrainian territory. That is a huge part of the reason a transfer has not happened. No one in the region wants to allow the Ukrainians to operate from their territory or airspace because they know it will mean war with Russia.

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Posted by steadytiger

Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:22 am to Indefatigable

I agree, and it is why it won't work. And probably why it won't be done.

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Posted by bird35

Georgia

Member since Sep 2012

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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:22 am to steadytiger

Better to equip Ukraine with shoulder fired anti- aircraft missiles.

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Posted by Tiger985

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:24 am to steadytiger

The MIGS would quickly be destroyed.

Everyone knows this but it's the next rung on the escalation ladder.

Send Javelins, send MIGS and when none of it works you get WWIII when you reach the top of the neocon wet dream ladder.

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Posted by OGtigerfan87

North La

Member since Feb 2019

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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:49 am to Tiger985

Sure thing comrade

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Posted by Wtodd

Tampa, FL

Member since Oct 2013

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Posted on 4/11/22 at 11:52 am to steadytiger

If people are so worried about Ukraine, they should send Ukraine some world class hackers; they've have Putin and Russia over a barrel in a couple of hours.

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