Essex class is an example. Essex and short hull and long hull Ticonderoga class aircraft carriers started with propeller planes. Then long versions were modified to fit jets and angled decks were added. Short ones were used as helicopter carriers. Later on wasp class started using VTOLs, so LHDs...
LHDs evolved from ww2 era aircraft carriers, so I don't think anybody is questioning if it is possible, rather if it is practical and safe considering a variety of factors. In the switch from propeller planes to jets shorter aircraft carriers and those without an angled landing deck were...
I'm more suprised self propelled howitzers aren't considered more important especially with drones helping with targeting. There are too many threats to MBTs, considering their max firing range is much shorter.
I think 4 amraams for air to air loadout in stealth config is a bit underwhelming, considering a good number of nations will rely on F35 as their sole fighter for next 40 years. Though they are planning to bump it to 6 for F35A and maybe C? My biggest issue is block 4 software and hardware...
I imagine Korkut and Hisar would be effective enough for cruise missiles in their current state and combined with F16 would be enough to protect our air space against Russia. Not so much against ballistic missiles however
This is an absurd line of thinking, as if those things are ours to take in case of a Russian invasion. If nothing, strategic importance of these assets for us is all the more reason for Ukraine to hold onto them so they can pursue us to help them.
