So again, if we are talking about adversaries that are not as limited as Libya was, I mean obviously losing payload is really actually going to handicap us more in terms of overcoming those.
Joe Courtney: “So again, if we are talking about adversaries that are not as limited as Libya was, I mean obviously losing payload is…”
On the recordOctober 9, 2013
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Mr. Courtney highlights concerns about military readiness against stronger adversaries.
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