High-powered uranium munitions from the US or planned Taurus cruise missiles from Germany: debates about individual weapons systems for Ukraine are sometimes heavily discussed, so that one has the feeling that they change the course of the war. “We have not yet seen the big game changer,” says Paul Tikal, editor-in-chief of the “Kronen Zeitung” in the krone.tv interview with Jana Pasching.
“We have seen some weapons systems that have been used in the past that have caused shifts or forced the enemy to do something different.” The best example of this is the HIMARS rocket launchers, which initially had very good effects. against Russian supply lines behind the front, because the Russian side thought they would not be reached. The Russians eventually responded by vastly expanding their logistics. “Any game-changer weapon is only a game-changer for a short period of time until the enemy responds to it,” Tikal said.
Germany is currently unsure whether to supply Ukraine with the Taurus cruise missile with a range of up to 500 kilometers. “The reach is therefore twice as high as before. This could lead to a new chapter in the war.”
Austria is an enthusiastic child when it comes to purchasing Eurofighter
High-ranking representatives of the Austrian Armed Forces are currently in the Netherlands: they want to conclude a deal that could completely reorganize the completely outdated transport fleet of our Armed Forces. “A relatively elegant closure solution” that Austria has opted for here, Tikal adds. In addition, the Eurofighter tender has shown that a lot can go wrong with the tender. “There are numerous allegations of corruption here that have actually manifested.”
The Dutch also have a very good reputation in the armament sector. However, Austria will now face challenges, especially in terms of personnel: the focus here is not primarily on pilots, but on the jobs further down the chain. “You need people who can maintain the new machines.”
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Source: Krone
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