The #defense-industry is rather like the auto industry, which must turn out new models regularly with new features, for the most part not necessary for a vehicle’s essential functions.
“Planned obsolescence” was sooooooooo 20th Century. In the 21st Century it is “added value”. Certainly, for cars, each new one, a #wunderauto.
Back in the “old days”, a lot of people fixed their cars #DIY. They could do that because the technology was pretty simple and hadn’t basically changed much over many years.
Now, it aint that easy. You need specialized dealer maintenance and a really good warranty – all of which are factored into the cost.
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Want basic #transportation: ride a #bicycle!
