Does this include giving them old equipment which they'd have to dispose of anyway? Because that's not exactly "spending". Some even say that it saves money because they have no disposal cost.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 46 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hopefully Ukraine keeps “disposing” all of our ammunition in the general direction of the invaders.

[–] FleetingTit@feddit.de 17 points 1 year ago

That stuff has a limited shel(l)f life anyways.

[–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 38 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Don’t forget that the old gear has to be replaced. That’s good American jobs right there.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.ca 31 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

It was going to be replaced regardless of Ukraine, that's the point. It was to be junked anyway.

[–] mushroom@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm pretty sure the Abrams is made in Kentucky. Another big reason Moscow Mitch is on board with sending aid.

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

I forgot about that name. It suits that frozen mummy.

[–] clutchmatic@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Work smart, not hard. That's still a winning argument for me

[–] uis@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Cluster shells