I know there was a ton of concern since they leave behind UEO pretty badly on their own land. Using them for drone-delivered-precision weapons is pretty brilliant.

[–] Wilshire@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

AFAIK, the main reason was to fill a shortage of standard artillery shells and to help clear trenches. Disassembly, as you can see, is somewhat dangerous.

[–] Madison420@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The main reason was it looks good for PR and countries that donated them no longer want to maintain a weapon they can't use.

[–] Wilshire@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

I'll agree with the second half of your statement. Storage and disposal is expensive.

[–] bouh@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

I doubt this is why, but I'm sure it's better used that way if they do it.