Here Are Five of the Most Expensive Military Weapons on Earth
- Posted on January 13, 2012 at 8:58pm by
Buck Sexton
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Earlier this month, The Blaze brought you the single most expensive piece of military hardware ever — the new Ford Class USS Gerald Ford Aircraft Carrier.
But military spending in 2010 was $693 billion — nearly half of all military spending on earth. So other than aircraft carriers, where is all that money going?
Take a look below to get a good idea. With an eye to the dollars and cents of major U.S. military programs, the website 24/7 Wall Street has put together a list of the most expensive U.S. military weapons. Cost figures come from documents published by the Department of Defense and the Government Accountability Office.
Check them out. All are amazing pieces of hardware, but you’ll have to determine for yourself if any of them could be considered a bargain:
1) F-22 Raptor
> Type: stealth fighter jet
> Total Cost: $79.2 billion
> R&D: $40.5 billion
> Procurement Cost: $37.9 billion
> Total Units: 188
> Price per Unit: $211.6 million
Many people say the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor is the best fighter jet in the world, hands down. One thing is for sure — it’s the most expensive at $211 million per unit. The DOD budget has 188 on its current budget. Other countries want them, but so far Congress has banned the sale of Raptors to any country.
The Raptor is a hyper-maneuverable, stealth-enabled fighter and can eliminate targets long before they even know it’s in the sky. Equipped with two AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, six medium-range air-to-air missiles, a 20 mm gatling gun, two 1,000 pound bombs and eight 250 pound bombs, it gives the U.S. complete air dominance capabilities.
2) Virginia Class Submarine
> Type: nuclear submarine
> Total Cost: $83.7 billion
> R&D: $7.2 billion
> Procurement Cost: $76.6 billion
> Total Units: 30
> Price per Unit: $2,552.6 million
The Virginia Class subs are among the most useful strategic tools in the DOD arsenal. These nuclear submarines can carry 38 different weapons, including Tomahawk Cruise Missiles, mines and torpedoes. While eight are currently in operation, the Department of Defense has 30 of these $2.5 billion mobile undersea missile platforms budgeted.
Here is a video overview of the Virginia Class Sub, courtesy of the Military Channel:
3 ) Trident II Missile
> Type: ballistic missile
> Total Cost: $53.2 billion
> R&D: $16.8 billion
> Procurement Cost: $35 billion
> Total Units: 561
> Price per Unit: $65.7 million
The Trident II is the most advanced U.S. Navy ballistic missile. Equipped with a thermonuclear warhead, the Trident II is carried by most Ohio-class submarines. According to 24/7:
“The missile is 44 feet long and weighs 80 tons. Equipped with a three-stage rocket, the missile is capable of traveling at more than 13,000 miles per hour, and has a range of 4,600 miles. The Department of Defense currently has 561 Tridents on the budget, each worth more than $65 million, not counting research and development costs.”
4) V-22 Osprey
> Type: tiltrotor transport plane
> Total Cost: $57.8 billion
> R&D: $13.6 billion
> Procurement Cost: $43.5 billion
> Total Units: 459
> Price per Unit: $95.2 million
The V-22 Osprey is a hybrid plane/helicopter design — called a “tiltrotor aircraft” – which means it can engage in extremely short take-offs and landings, as well as hover in place.
But when the rotors come forward, it has much longer range than a helicopter. The Osprey is a transport craft that can travel up to 390 nautical miles without refueling at speeds surpassing 260 miles per hour. The 459 Ospreys include in the Pentagon budget cost a cool $95.2 million dollars each.
5) Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer
> Type: destroyer
> Total Cost: $101.8 billion
> R&D: $5.1
> Procurement Cost: $96.6 billion
> Total Units: 75
> Price per Unit: $1,299.3 million
The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, also known as the DDG 5, has been part of the U.S. Navy’s fleet since 1995. These days there are about 60 in active service, with 15 more in the DOD budget. At more than 500 feet long, stem to stern, the larger generation of Arleigh Burkes displace roughly 9,200 tons, with 350 servicemen on each vessel.
The newest generation is equipped with two vertical launching systems for tomahawk missiles, a 5″ gun, torpedoes and an advanced mine-detection system.
For even more super-pricey weapons systems, you can check out a longer list here via 24/7 Wall Street.
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Comments (207)
AnAmerican111
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:55pmAmerica’s Military personnel deserve the best!…
Just think how much more $$ we would have if OBUMA’s criminal Administration had not given it away to bankrupt mistakes like Solyndra…………………………………just to name one………..the list is endless!
Report Post »theaveng
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 3:38amThe amount of money wasted on failed-green companies is only about 100 billion. Not a huge amount.
Renalden
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 4:17amFrom a guy who did a tour on the class before the Virginia, I can say that a lot of what is spent on the building of the ships is SAFETY, for both the men and equipment. Unfortunately, or actually not, proving that safety is very expensive, ( IE NDT testing, pressure tests, periodic maintenance….ETC, goes on and on) Nothing much worse than telling a loved one that your son or daughter died from lack of oversight/maintenance.
That said, I have also seen a myriad amount of overspending, and product overrun, or waste. Its a big business, and a big spender in general, on all lvls, if the gov was private, it would be out of business in 1 quarter.
Dave
Report Post »DonaldH
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:46amAs someone who worked DoD, I can tell you ONE of the biggest cost of any project undertaken for then United States Navy goes towards pay and benifits for the union ship-yard workers.. Retirement cost for Newport News Shipyard and Norfolk Naval now outpace their active pay-roll by over 20%. And Affirmative action doesn’t help cost, either…..
Report Post »RedDawn2012
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:46amThat $100 billion wasted on “green” assets would pay for 750 F-35 “Joint Strike” fighter jets or 40% of last year’s net cost for Medicare … so it IS a meaningful amount.
Report Post »little big man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 9:18amRon Paul = Nut Case
Report Post »Icnivad
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 11:00amJust because 100 billion isn’t alot of the budget, it shouldn‘t be treated like it doesn’t matter or make a difference. It’s not just a bunch of cash. It’s a wasted bunch of cash.
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 11:23amRon Paul is a big fan of defending this country with subs.
Senator Jim Demint – GOP Should Listen To Ron Paul
Report Post »http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJKt6Ocnivg
gr29az
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:10pmhey theaveng
100 billion not a significant amount?
100 billion = one hundred thousand million!!!!!! that’s significant to me
your comment is exactly what the government wants to hear
Report Post »Ballot_Box_Revolution
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:23pmI bet competitive private contractors could build these at half price….You have a couple military contractors knowing that the Government will pay 6 dollars for a muffin……go figure…
Report Post »B_Will_Derd
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 4:54pmLong past time to be bragging about our superior military. If after ten years in battle with fourth world forces brings you no closer to a resolution than when you started, a little humility is in order. Especially when we refuse to pay for the things we brag about and pass the bill on to future generations…we have the best military and healthcare in the world! And we are only borrowing a trillion dollars and some change per year to pay for it!
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 11:35am@theaveng…
In response, I’ll simply quote @REDDAWN2012…
“That $100 billion wasted on “green” assets would pay for 750 F-35 “Joint Strike” fighter jets or 40% of last year’s net cost for Medicare … so it IS a meaningful amount.”
Report Post »jgm456
Posted on January 16, 2012 at 6:37amYep 100 Billion , 42 % borrowed money, daily interest on 50 Billion @ 0.06 % = ??????????,
Report Post »Sure did lower our Gas prices, Electric Bill, Water Bill, thats 100 Billion we know about, Solar and Wind are not sustainable sources for anything, backups maybe. Its a cesspool of Utopian Myths.
How narcissistic of Man to think he can influence Mother Nature.
bates8963
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:54pmDo any of you think Obummer would actually use any of these weapons in defense of America?…….. He blames America as the oppressor and would surrender to any anyone anything anytime without an ounce of remorse…..he would then get on his knees and kiss the arse of the victorious victor. Remember, BHO thinks the most beautiful sound on the earth is the islam call to prayer………If you doubt any of this, just read his books. This putz has just fired 80,000 US soldiers for Christ’s sake!!!
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:27pmHe seems to be marching around the world in a fashion that would make the Bush family blush. What the hell are you talking about
Report Post »Anarcho Capitalist
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:35pmJayluw or what ever
It may employ people but its the same argument when we pay people to dig a ditch and fill it in. Just because you like this government spending does not place it outside of economic law. the fact is there is no market call for this crap and not one of those stupid toys are worth what they made you and me pay for them by force. You are spouting a flawed economic system known as keynesianism. Government spending be it welfare or warfare is still just that, government spending and it is the destruction of wealth.
You are a fool. You are the modern day conservative raping yourself in the flag and beating the bible. You are the definition of what is wrong with america. That is a complete lack of knowledge and a lowed God damn mouth.
And don’t even come back and call me a lib. That is simply the other side of the statist coin you people have been promoting blindly for decades.
Its people like you that give a bad name to the Right. I suggest you stop voting. Its clear to those in the know that you are not capable of casting a thoughtful vote.
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:00am@BATES8963 Yeah WHAT on earth are you talking about. Obama has us involved in two wars, used the military to get Osama Bin Laden, and Somali pirates, and has bombed numerous times. It so incredibly stupid that people try to pint Obama with this Dove-ish brush when all of the evidence says otherwise. We”ve killed a crap load of Muslims and others since Obama took office. You should really like him for that. Start thinking for yourself.
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 1:40amUnfortunately we live in a world where such weapons are necessary.
New Zealand would not be able to buy these weapons, and as such NZ, and the rest of the free world for that matter, owes the USA and the American taxpayer an enormous personal debt for this investment.
I, for one, thank the US taxpayer from the bottom of my heart, and I bless the USA for this arsenal and the freedoms that it continues to defend. While our military contributions in Afganistan and previous conflicts throughout the last century are tiny compared to America’s, I think that most of my countrymen and women are proud to do what we can and of what we have done (socialists excluded, obviously).
Report Post »Stu D. Baker-Hawk
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 9:30am@NZKIWI Thank you for your support of America’s arsenal for freedom; all who cherish freedom know that at times it comes at a very high cost. A side note: My daughter and late-wife (she died two months ago) made a dream holiday to New Zealand a couple of years ago. Your beautiful country and gracious people made an impression on her like nothing else. My thanks to you and your fellow Kiwis for giving her such a nice memory to reminisce in her final days. I miss her terribly.
Report Post »forthepeople
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:07pmJAYLEW is right mr. Anarcho, our military invents items that have accidental future uses throughout history . My generation can thank Vietnam for cell phones ( battle walkie-talkie ) and contact lens to name a few !
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 9:22pm@Stu d baker
I am so sorry about your loss.
If you would like to come over here again, let me know (via Blaze), I would be delighted to meet you and show you and and your family around. (We know places that aren’t on the tourist map.)
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 9:24pmMy apologies to Blaze and Blaze readers for misuse of the site. I hope that you will excuse me on this occasion.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:30amNZKIWI: Christian kindness needs no excuse….
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:45am(in)SANE_MAN: Considering that Barry did nothing but follow the George Bush playbook on Iraq and Afghanistan, there is not much that can be said about him that was truly his idea. Oops, I forgot, there was the change of the ROE in Afghanistan which made it much more difficult for our troops to get at the Taliban terrorists. He also change the intent of the war from wiping out the Taliban to “protecting the Afghan people”. In effect changing the war from one of offense to defense. He also screwed up the negotiations for the follow-on Status Of Forces Agreement with Iraq which forced a complete withdrawal from the country instead of the “training and security” forces which Bush wanted left in place to help prevent the resurgence of violence we‘re seeing in Iraq now that we’ve cut and run.
Report Post »Sorry that I’ve blown a little reality up your skirt….but your little bit of progressive propaganda had to be refuted.
TreeTrimmerJim
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 2:00pmMaybe the question is would the consideration by the President be to spend the money on defense or a White House party or a vacation to Hawaii or a vacation to Martha’s Vineyard or a few more rounds of golf? Defense does cost a lot and ….. Bling looks better.
Report Post »JUSTDOUGIE
Posted on January 17, 2012 at 10:08pmOne of each of these weapons will fall into Iranian hands, then he will have inherited the problem…Don’t you listen to the main stream media? LOL!
Report Post »Citizen1
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:37pm$100 billion here, $500 billion there and pretty soon we’re talking “real money”
Clearly you understand that this hardware was purchased with “off books” fiat money creation out of thin air.
Secretely Taxed from the shrinking American middle class via INFLATION.
Begs the question…. which is the greater threat….
Report Post »Iranian Islamic Fanatics with speed boats?
OR
massive wealth transfers form American citizens into static military hardware?
KangarooJack
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:43pmOne radical Islamic with a plane sir/maam!
Report Post »LibertarianRight
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:06pm@Kangaroo:
Let’s see here. Islamist nuts with FOUR planes killed around 3,000 Americans. A tragedy to be sure, and I wish it had never happened.
On the other hand, massive fiat money creation to pay for unnecessary military hardware, causing inflation and malinvestment on a rather large scale could bring down the entire US society and force 330 MILLION Americans back into poverty as the money becomes worthless.
Which is TRULY the greater threat? “Our national debt is our biggest national security threat,” said Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I’d listen to that man.
Report Post »jaylew
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:08pmUmm….I get the feeling from your comment that you don’t like all that stuff. Of course I don’t know what country you hail from….but the fact is this….the development of those weapons employs millions of people…including some of the smartest and brightest on earth. Many many aspects of the technology winds up having a fabulous purpose in the medical community and other areas that save lives and make living a much longer and healthier experience. Yes the United States spends serious money on it’s military complex….but the next time you have a bad headache and your physician directs you to receive a modern MRI or some nuclear based diagnostic equipment….it would not be a conflict of your own disdain for American weaponry to thank your lucky stars you have access to such life saving technology. Sometimes I just don’t get folks who think like you might think given your comment above. Would you rather live in Somalia or Afghanistan or some other “backwards” thinking broke a$$ country? Do you really think Obamacare is going to make health care better by spurring research and development all by itself????? Seriously? Don’t be a military hater…..our military saves lives…including yours. Nearly every modern device you can think of has it’s roots deeply wrapped around a prior military application or as a result of some military research. And yes…that costs money. So does giving people food stamps so they can slouch for another month.
Report Post »Detroit paperboy
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:18pmI would say the massive wealth transfers ….
Report Post »ScratInTheHat
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:37pmLibertarianRight Don’t quote Mullen he is a freakin TOOL! He adds nothing to our argument.
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:01am@LIBERTARIANRIGHT Dead on correct. Nice to see some logic and sense around this place.
Report Post »ATM
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 3:14amWhy do people think its okay for the government to prop up jobs in the military industry yet everything else brings cries of socialism? This stuff isn’t securing our border. It isn’t helping us find home grown terror cells. It isn’t making killing extremists any easier, although admittedly I guess since the planes faster it will get there a minute or two faster (hooray worth the money!).The Osprey alone had its budget balloon to over 200%. Fiscal conservatives should be sickened by the immense waste going on here. No one can question the technological superiority but the price gouging is part of the reason we have a 15 trillion dollar debt and patriotism for how awesome the military is is blinding people to how much they are screwing us. Besides, I’d rather see us order one less plane and fund more CIA operations and start taking out bastards like those motorcyclists did to that Iranian Scientist.
Report Post »Al J Zira
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:58pm@Citizen1: I’d say the massive wealth transfer that takes place by the Agenda21 policies of the UN that Obama has signed into effect in this country through executive order. As an example Principle #5 of the Rio de Janeiro report held way back in ‘92 that Obama made law states: All States and all people shall cooperate in the essential task of eradicating poverty as an indispensable requirement for sustainable development, in order to decrease the disparities in standards of living and better meet the needs of the majority of the people of the world.
If that is not a blatant attempt to cripple this country’s economy, I don’t know what is.
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:23pmHmm, What about Obama bowing down? :(
Doesn‘t’ that count? :(
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:02amBowing down to what? What on earth are you rambling about?
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:10amObama is worth over trillion $$$$$$$$
That’s my point….LOL
Didn’t he win a“Peace Prize” (2008)? ;)
It sure looks like he cost more than the weapons above! What do you think? :)
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:24amI still have no idea what on earth you are talking about. Obama worth trillions? Huh?
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:32amSane_Man,
Obama plant! You know exactly what I’m talking about!
Sane_Man, walking into the fog of the unknown!!!!
P.S. You turn against me, they’ll turn against you, mark my words! ;(
Report Post »RedDawn2012
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 8:01amSane_Man, you need to change your ID to “Rip Van Winkle.” For the last three years, Obummer has bowed from his waist to EVERY head of a Muslim state that he has met, and to the Saudi chief, he bowed so low that he was looking straight down at the ground. Wake up!
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 11:25pmYou guys are really off your rockers. All bent out of shape about bowing…my god. Waaaaaaaaaa. And “Obama Plant!”. Are you honestly saying I was sent here by Obama? Holy fecall matter. Look I think your tin foil supply is running out and your helmet is looking like it needs re-wrapping. Seek help.
Report Post »Scottt01
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:11pmNo SOCOM toys on the list? Just keep in mind that the price to maintain freedom is not as costly as the price to gain freedom.
Report Post »N-TIME-WATCHER
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:38pmWell spoken!!!!!
Report Post »ROOSTERFISH7.8
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:51pmand freedom is worth attaining or maintaining at any cost. Give up liberty or freedom for safety and you deserve whatever you get.
Report Post »LibertarianRight
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:08pmHowever, the price of the military (or at least how we use it now) is rapidly becoming the loss of freedom, thanks to the NDAA, the Enemy Expatriation Act, etc.
Report Post »MetalPatriot
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:18pmI know it’s probably not the point, but our weapons are amazingly cool!
For all the corruption that goes on with money (Fed & D.C.), i still feel better knowing our taxes go for the gear. Believe me, our guys on the ground don‘t have the ’best of the best’ due to budgets & seldom have ‘enough’ to do the job expediently. Why? Politicians & Bureaucracy…imho
It it helps anybody here feel better (frankly, i don‘t care if it doesn’t) my buddy left his family last year to go to VA to work on Ospreys. The price him, his wife, & 3 yr old boy is great enough.
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:40pmROOSTERFISH7.8
Give up liberty or freedom for safety and you deserve whatever you get…
********************************************************************************************
So true, I think either T. Jefferson or J. Adams made this statement? ;)
Report Post »youguysready_letsroll
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:28amThat was actually Ben Franklin: “They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety”
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:35amSOCOM usually has smaller numbers of relatively inexpensive specialized weapons…relatively inexpensive since they normally only require small arms, radios, intel, etc. The big bucks items for SOCOM are included in such items as the Virginia class boats (which are optimized for SEAL operations) and such items as the Osprey which can be used for personnel delivery and exfiltration. Our favorite spooks are not being neglected.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:06pmThe least expensive weapon is burning the Quran.
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:05pmOoooh….War Porn.
Report Post »KangarooJack
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:16pmPut the sound of a B1B Lancer in the background and “Yes” I’m in the mood. :)
Report Post »justangry
Posted on January 16, 2012 at 10:34amLOL @ war porn! Here’s some good war porn for ya. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsXCs41DkWs&feature=share. Woot!
Report Post »KangarooJack
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:00pmFor clarification, picture #3 is just a contrail from a plane…nothing to see here, move along, go back to sleep….
Report Post »Godssailor
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:40pmI hate to nitpick, but since I didn’t see the article on the Gerald Ford, I wanted to point it out here. The Gerald Ford (CVN-78) is not a Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier. It is the lead ship in a brand new class of Air Craft Carriers.
Report Post »Buck Sexton
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:14pmSorry, it is indeed a Ford Class (of course).
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:51amI wasn’t aware that the follow-on to the Nimitz carriers was already being built. The H.W. Bush is just now coming into the fleet and will be testing many of the new systems that will go on to the “Ford” class carriers…such as the magnetic catapults, etc.
Report Post »Godssailor
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 9:25amUSS George HW Bush has been in commission for a couple of years now. They just returned from their maiden deployment last month.
Report Post »elvisroy0000
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:36pmas a former member of Fla Army National Gaurd and the US Navy i say spend on military but spend wisely and the money we pay on our current Commander in Chief is Wasted 8 Matt Damon whining http://youtu.be/wKKcnADpZwk
Report Post »Salvation Army Justene http://youtu.be/t-uyRW-honE
GoodStuff
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:27pmObama will give all this technology to the Chicoms.
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:01pmChicoms? What a stretch. What is it with some of you with the childish little names you make up. And not to mention your comment is meaningless and absurd.
Report Post »ROOSTERFISH7.8
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:04pm“ chicoms ” n. A huge country, with a huge military, located in asia, (goes by the name “china”), which has a horrible “communist” government. Abbreviated to the very familiar “chicom”. To most americans it denotes the brutal,hateful,murderous,inhumane,antihuman government of china. Not to be confused with the billions of wonderful, peace loving, beautiful people of china. Get it!!
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:18pmSane_Man,
Chicoms, (Spelling) is a Chinese Army, these guys and gals hate America, but, love our money!
So it is true Chicoms are part of this world today….Dangerous groups!
Remember during Clinton Administration, the handed over 50 top secret computers (Showing where all our missiles are located around the world) Clinton handed his to the Chinese (Chicoms)!
Now Obama is thinking about doing the same, but, giving it to “Russia”..our secrets information!
It sure sounds like a “One World Government” = Communism
Radical Muslim are being used by Communist
So yes, Goodstuff is right!
Report Post »ROOSTERFISH7.8
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:45pmHey Sane_man ( that’s quite the selfagandizing handle ).
Report Post »For your edification. ChiCom. A noun. The government of a huge country with a huge military, located in Asia. The sole purpose of said government is to continue the enslavement, the butchery, the murder and torture of its citizenry, and the propagation of its own ideology and welfare over the welfare of it’s citizens.
Can you wrap your head around that, Mr. sanity ? If not perhaps history lessons and current events class‘ wouldn’t be wasted on you.
RationalMan
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:58pmROOSTERFISH7.8
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:04pm
Thanks Rooster, you’ve said it better then I did!
Report Post »Cheers Sir/Ma’m ;)
sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:05amI get what Chincons means. I just think it’s a stupid term. Thanks anyway though. Any of you actually been to China?
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:19amSane_Man
Yes I was in China? Next question!!!!
Report Post »RationalMan
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:57amSane_Man
What Religion do you belong too?
Just curious! ;)
Report Post »RedDawn2012
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 8:33amI’ve read all of “Sane_Man’s” posts and am convinced she’s a ten year old girl … so let’s just ignore her.
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 12:57amBarry is already authorizing another trade of nuclear scientists with China. The last time that happened the Chinese were able to steal much information on our latest nuclear weapons before they were detected.
Much of that billion dollar re-election fund that Barry has was also provided by the Chinese (through “anonymous” donations) and this is the expected payback.
Report Post »Schteveo
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:26pmYes we DO have all that stuff. BUT we sank almost all our ASW platforms when they got rid of the Spruance Class Destroyers.
We’ve got WWII destroyers in the moth ball fleet, but we sank ships built in the 1970s. I often wonder how much money we could save if we actually THOUGHT about spending decisions.
Report Post »confederacyofdunces
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:59pmThe latest gen Destroyers and Cruisers have superior ASW capabilities. I was on FFG46 but many of my friends went to the newer ships and I was blown away by CIC. All of these ships have very capable sonar suites, they no longer have to use Tubes and analog equipment. I can get into details, I used to be a Sonar Tech.
Report Post »Godssailor
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 9:23amThe AN/SQQ89(V)15 is the sweetest SONAR suite I have ever seen. It blows everything else away. All the new DDGs are getting it and all the old DDGs are being backfitted. The US Navy’s ASW capability is still very, very strong.
Report Post »GoodStuff
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:26pmPaulestinians on suicide watch after reading this story.
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:23pmActually, this article is just a flyer for the bankruptcy sale when America goes under.
Report Post »recoveringneocon
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:06pmGoodStuff
PAUL’S PRO-AMERICA FOREIGN POLICY
* Make securing our borders the top national security priority.
Report Post »* Avoid long and expensive land wars that bankrupt our country by using constitutional means to capture or kill terrorist leaders who helped attack the U.S. and continue to plot further attacks.
* Guarantee our intelligence community’s efforts are directed toward legitimate threats and not spying on innocent Americans through unconstitutional power grabs like the Patriot Act.
* End the nation-building that is draining troop morale, increasing our debt, and sacrificing lives with no end in sight.
* Follow the Constitution by asking Congress to declare war before one is waged.
* Only send our military into conflict with a clear mission and all the tools they need to complete the job – and then bring them home.
* Ensure our veterans receive the care, benefits, and honors they have earned when they return.
* Revitalize the military for the 21st century by eliminating waste in a trillion-dollar military budget.
* Prevent the TSA from forcing Americans to either be groped or ogled just to travel on an airplane and ultimately abolish the unconstitutional agency.
* Stop taking money from the middle class and the poor to give to rich dictators through foreign aid.
ramburner
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:17pmThese are Obama’s latest list of give-a-ways for Iran and Russia. He has a special 2-for-one deal for Chaves. That one includes our oil rights and also machinery to get the oil!
Report Post »The Sergeant Major
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:15pmThe most effective weapon in the US arsenal is the Infantryman. Low cost, easily trained and equipped with the best equipment in the world. God Bless our Warriors!
Report Post »PATRIOT802
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:25pmAmen brother…….
Report Post »Bedmundson
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:38pmGod Bless them All!
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:43pmBut according to the current administration, its also the most expendable.
Report Post »youguysready_letsroll
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:38amFormer 11B here and I agree
Report Post »C. Schwehr
Posted on January 15, 2012 at 1:06amAnd anymore, the average infantryman is a technician in his craft. It’s no longer just a matter of giving a man a rifle, teaching him to shoot straight, and sending him into battle. The weapons are much higher tech, the comm systems can keep him in constant contact with his squad leader, and newer systems are being researched all the time….It won’t be too many more years and the science fiction of the “mobile infantry” may be the infantry of today. The average “grunt in the field” takes over a year to train up as opposed to the infantryman of WWII who could be turned from civilian to soldier in a matter of a few months.
Report Post »Digger-HR
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:15pmI’d rather see my tax dollars paying for things like this than most of the social welfare programs that are bankrupting our country. Remember, the only thing mentioned in the Constitution is Defense, not welfare, not labor, not energy and add about a thousand other boondoggles our loving government has thrust upon us tax payers.
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:21pm@kangaroojack Lol
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:26pmRight I mean educating children and feeding them when their deadbeat parents can’t afford to is not nearly as being able to kill masses of people. :-)
Hey i find this technology as fascinating as the next guy…and i believe in coming down hard on those that attack us (not their neighbors or the same colored skin people but actually the attackers). But what do you think happens when you just provide no assistance to those in need? You end up with a massive mess. A bigger mess than the one we have. We can do both if we do it intelligently. Reform is always good, but social services are not wholesale a bad idea in all regards. To be fair you did say “most”.
Report Post »Miami
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:14pmThe ability to project the greatest force, earth has ever known,…..PRICELESS
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:12pmAs an x-squid, I do like the haze grey ones, a lot.
Report Post »And all of this makes for a great defense, but I’m for using these toys in defense first and foremost.
I probably feel that way because I’ve blood invested ( a son ) presently, I’m very much in favor of not wasting anymore of our children so Globalists can achieve global government.
However, don’t take me for weak, if you were to attack my nations borders, I will call for your nations complete removal from planet earth, using these nice toys, got it?
ThePostman
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:39pmMan, I am TOTALLY on-board with your way of thinking.
Report Post »youguysready_letsroll
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:33amAgree 100%
Report Post »your sensei
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 10:21amBITTER HAZE . . . Got it? No, actually, I don’t got it. Tell me again why I should care what you think.
Report Post »GPS-Tech
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 11:51am@SEMENSTAIN
Report Post »Of course you dont get it you clueless tard. Since when do we have to validate our opinions with your dumb4ss?
BetterDays
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:30pm@yoursensless
Report Post »Attack my country or my family and no one will ever recall you existed, and I’m blasé about how that effects you.
Have a nice day, oh and Jesus does love you.
bankerpapaw
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:12pmYou better watch out. Obama will be selling them at a carport sale.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:11pmThe most expensive American weapon and the most precious…….FREEDOM.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:11pmI know, I posted this link before. But I couldn’t resist. The most expensive piece of military equipment EVER!…The USS Barack Obama.
http://www.militarytimes.com/forum/showthread.php?1589995-Th-eLatest-US-Navy-Aircraft-Carrier
Report Post »mensaman62
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:19pmHadn’t seen it but yes…LOL
Report Post »bombshelterbob
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:21pmKickinback–didn’t you really mean the @SS Barach Obama?
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:24pmLol, is that it’s FORE-castle I see ?
Report Post »And on Obama, let’s scuttle-his-butt.
USAMEDIC3008
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:28pmHave you seen the poop deck on his
Report Post »OLd Lady
blackstone22
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:11pmA phenomenal display of military might, very interesting.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 7:53amF-22 Raptor: $211.6 million
Report Post »V-22 Osprey: $95.2 million
Obama’s willingness to surrender to the Taliban armed with AK-47s: Priceless
Voice1percent
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:11pmYou said, “but you’ll have to determine for yourself if any of them could be considered a bargain:” I suppose you’d rather have your son or best buddy using weapons from the lowest bidder? What a genius…it‘s because we have these weapons that we aren’t humping 24/7 for the gov’mt ala chinese!
Report Post »democritusoilder267
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:10pmMakes me feel proud of my country.
Report Post »bajaman
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:05pmIt’s good to be American!
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:13pmFour more years of Obama and we won’t have an America that we once knew.
Report Post »mensaman62
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:15pmAmen to that brother!
As long as we stay a free constitutional republic.
Report Post »Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 9:21pmBomustgo
Report Post »4 more years of Obama and we will be surrendering to the French.
markdido
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 10:06pm4 more years and the Vatican Swiss Guards will be able to kick our ass.
Report Post »Mother of JZS
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 11:01pm@markdido
“4 more years and the Vatican Swiss Guards will be able to kick our ass.”
4 more years and my stupid son JZS will kick our asses! And he’s a wimpy, skinny, slimy, wants’ to be LBGTQ who loves the smell of male hairy butt holes. His little brother, however, knows the difference…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzZqje04vLE
Love,
Report Post »Your Mother.
sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 12:09am@BOMUSTGO Yeah Obama has kept us with higher defense budget than ll the top 10 countries combines and has bombed and drone struck, got Bin Laden using Seals, and tons more. And yet you STILL think he’s weakening us somehow. If anything Bush weakened us by spreading us too thin so we couldn‘t’ accomplish anything and had to ask way too much of our military families.. God get a clue and stop repeating what Rush and Hannity tell you to think.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 9:49amYou really should change your name on here Sane Man. It is very misleading.
Report Post »sane_man
Posted on January 14, 2012 at 11:27pm@GONZO Why did I say something that wasn’t true? If so, then by all means correct me. Did Obama decrease the defense budget? No. Do we still spend more than all top ten countries combined? Yes. Look it up. BTW: Your name here is completely appropriate. :-)
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