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The U.S. is Blowing Billions on the Wrong Weapons
The U.S. and Western militaries are investing heavily in expensive legacy weapons systems like the Boeing F-47 fighter jet, despite the growing effectiveness of cheaper unmanned vehicles in recent conflicts. Historical parallels are drawn to past resistance to mechanization, as modern military leaders downplay the shift towards drone and AI-driven warfare.
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