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CantaloupeUpstairs62 t1_ja84nq6 wrote

Not without US government approval.

There are many MiGs available across Eastern Europe. Ukrainian pilots already know how to fly these, and Poland knows how to install NATO weapons on them.

MiGs could help Ukraine very soon, while F-16'S might not help this year. Maybe there can be a deal similar to Abraham's tanks, where the US agrees to send a few, so that other countries feel more comfortable sending other fighter jets.

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DryPresentation3763 t1_ja8446m wrote

> The fact that Russia only had nine to start with is absurd.

Nine is about the same number China has available of their most advanced AWACS. For comparison sake, the US as 31 E-3 Sentry aircraft in service currently. The Navy has an even higher number E-2 Hawkeyes performing the same role for carriers.

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chazzmoney t1_ja834yo wrote

I don’t remember the exact details, bit I think the Syria situation was more like:

the US knew it was Russia, they called up and down the chain of command for 4 hours while restraining their defense and avoiding significant attack. Every person they spoke with denied it was Russian. The US then let everyone know that they would attack if the attackers did not retreat. Another hour went by, and they destroyed all enemies.

Edit: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Khasham https://taskandpurpose.com/news/russian-mercenaries-syria-firefight/

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vibeology1 t1_ja82ph0 wrote

We're in an economic war with china and i fully believe there's nothing that makes half of this country lose all critical thinking skills like the the mention of China.

I just don't think china is going to send weapons. It'd absolutely be silly and if they did they are risking pulling themselves into a conflict that will absolutely be kicking off a global war. I know as humans we're all kind of dumb but self-preservation and all.

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