• peopleproblems@lemmy.world
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    Is this why the US sent them a ton of cluster munitions?

    I know there was a ton of concern since they leave behind UEO pretty badly on their own land. Using them for drone-delivered-precision weapons is pretty brilliant.

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      1 year ago

      AFAIK, the main reason was to fill a shortage of standard artillery shells and to help clear trenches. Disassembly, as you can see, is somewhat dangerous.

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        1 year ago

        The main reason was it looks good for PR and countries that donated them no longer want to maintain a weapon they can’t use.

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          1 year ago

          I’ll agree with the second half of your statement. Storage and disposal is expensive.

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      I doubt this is why, but I’m sure it’s better used that way if they do it.