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James48

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11. I've been doing some math

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:48 PM

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And it seems to me, with the loss of those 3 F-15’s ($97 million replacement cost) , and the two KC-135’s now out of action ( $79 million each on the books right now) , along with the Thaad, Patriot, and other hi tech missiles, we probably have blown more than that $11 billion they are citing. I’m thinking we’re approaching double that, based on the forces now tagged. This new 5,000 Marine Corp amphibious force is going to add to the price tag too.

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