Too early to rule out. But threatening a ship is a far greater mid step to admit than shooting down some aircraft.
I think its a mix of things (speculative). Command might be under budgetary pressure. We are at war and spending more cash will make it obvious. In order to save money they might be using manoeuvre instead of expensive intercept missiles. Extended deployment of the crew does not help and creates complacency in procedure.
I’m fairly sure if something dangerous is shot at you, dodging like Neo in the matrix is a normal response, even if you’re confident of shooting it down.
Its not just the carrier on the defense. Its got other ships watching its back and able to shoot down threats. Its a big question why they are letting the carrier down.
The issue is that recent losses are said to be due to evasive manoeuvring.
Which begs the question on why the carrier felt threatened and why its back up is not intercepting more.
Got it yes I’ve learned more context since I first posted. Sure seems like maybe the rebels destroyed it and the U.S. is covering it up?
Too early to rule out. But threatening a ship is a far greater mid step to admit than shooting down some aircraft.
I think its a mix of things (speculative). Command might be under budgetary pressure. We are at war and spending more cash will make it obvious. In order to save money they might be using manoeuvre instead of expensive intercept missiles. Extended deployment of the crew does not help and creates complacency in procedure.
I’m fairly sure if something dangerous is shot at you, dodging like Neo in the matrix is a normal response, even if you’re confident of shooting it down.
Because what if you don’t?
Its not just the carrier on the defense. Its got other ships watching its back and able to shoot down threats. Its a big question why they are letting the carrier down.
Hmm, also maybe they blew it up while it was parked and they just dumped it?