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PublicFurryAccount t1_j31hdk3 wrote

Reply to comment by BirdiePolenta in The Army Has a New Flow Battery. It Could Change Military Power. by DukeOfGeek

Why would you think that?

The US military has always been shockingly open about what they’re working on, in large part because they need Congress to give them money for it.

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Longjumping_Meat_138 t1_j31kthx wrote

Also you aren't exactly going to be hiding any advanced tech that is used commonly. If the US suddenly found a way to make Ray Guns, and decided to make them standard for every unit, Then obviously they are not going to be able to hide it.

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PublicFurryAccount t1_j32e0zn wrote

Yep! Also, don’t underestimate the value of deterrence or of, well, advertising for the MIC! Unit costs are cheaper when you have more buyers.

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