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Re:Global rice shortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years by mrguyorama on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @12:20PM (#35630063)
Aircraft carriers are basically by definition not defensive.
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Re:Global rice shortage is set to be the biggest in 20 years by pb7 on Wednesday April 19, 2023 @12:29PM (#35630170)
A navy is an effective mobile border when you don't have a Hawaii everywhere. It's easier to defend your castle when your first wall is 2000 miles from your natural border.

Plus the best defense is a good offense. Nukes aren't a defensive weapon and yet they're an effective deterrent.

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