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#94 Capt (Ret) Gene Moran | How Warfare is Changing | Houthi's and Red Sea | Hypersonic Weapons and Conflict in the Pacific

The Afterburn Podcast

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Challenges in Modernizing Military Systems

Exploring the struggles of balancing modernization with maintenance in the military sector, this chapter emphasizes the critical need for integrating new technologies while sustaining existing systems. It discusses issues such as maintenance backlogs, supply chain disruptions, and budget constraints that impact readiness and highlight cost overruns in projects like updating nuclear missiles for the air force. The conversation also delves into the complexities of managing aging weapon systems and the importance of aligning short-term tactical needs with long-range strategic goals in defense strategies.

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