[qazwsx]

I don't really think the north superiority in infantry numbers would mean anything, because North Korean military tactics are... crude, to put it one way.

Roughly what it means is that the North Koreans spend $4,520 per soldier, and the South Koreans spend $35,662 per soldier.

is that including wages?

[Mars]

I have no idea, I just gave the proportion based on the article that was posted.

[TopAce]

None of that counts for much in this case. It's all up to China now.

[Bobboau]

and the infantry numbers for the south does not include their autonomous attack robots

[Shivan Hunter]

they'll need some additional pylons for those though

[Titan]

... pylons? 

[Herra Tohtori]

Their Vespene gas stores are depleted. Thus, they need additional pylons.

Geez, I can't believe I have to explain this.

[General Battuta]

... pylons? 

you must construct additional pylons

[T-LoW]

... pylons?  

you must construct additional pylons

We require more minerals!

Vespene Gas... pah!

[redsniper]

Oh great, it's gonna be IRL Mercenaries.

[MR_T3D]

with the G20 being in SK....**** just might get REAL.
if they try lobbing a shell or 40 near Seoul when that happens, they'll get the attention they crave.
except it may very well be of the cruise missile variety.

[FUBAR-BDHR]

keep in mind that there is no real defense against artillery, even 1940s era artillery.

Wonder what happened to that system we developed to shoot down incoming arty.  Since the initial test was successful there has been no word of it anywhere that I've seen.  If development was continued in secret this would be the perfect time for it's deployment (assuming it's not there already).  The farther a round flies the easier it is to track and shoot.

[General Battuta]

keep in mind that there is no real defense against artillery, even 1940s era artillery.

Wonder what happened to that system we developed to shoot down incoming arty.  Since the initial test was successful there has been no word of it anywhere that I've seen.  If development was continued in secret this would be the perfect time for it's deployment (assuming it's not there already).  The farther a round flies the easier it is to track and shoot.

It's been fielded, but like all Phalanx it has the problem of extremely limited ammunition and thus engagement duration. Reloading is apparently a *****, too. They do work, but they're not really a cost-effective solution.

[Mars]

keep in mind that there is no real defense against artillery, even 1940s era artillery.

Wonder what happened to that system we developed to shoot down incoming arty.  Since the initial test was successful there has been no word of it anywhere that I've seen.  If development was continued in secret this would be the perfect time for it's deployment (assuming it's not there already).  The farther a round flies the easier it is to track and shoot.

Efficiency I don't imagine will be an issue at the point South Korea's future is at stake.

It's been fielded, but like all Phalanx it has the problem of extremely limited ammunition and thus engagement duration. Reloading is apparently a *****, too. They do work, but they're not really a cost-effective solution.

[General Battuta]

keep in mind that there is no real defense against artillery, even 1940s era artillery.

Wonder what happened to that system we developed to shoot down incoming arty.  Since the initial test was successful there has been no word of it anywhere that I've seen.  If development was continued in secret this would be the perfect time for it's deployment (assuming it's not there already).  The farther a round flies the easier it is to track and shoot.

It's been fielded, but like all Phalanx it has the problem of extremely limited ammunition and thus engagement duration. Reloading is apparently a *****, too. They do work, but they're not really a cost-effective solution.

Efficiency I don't imagine will be an issue at the point South Korea's future is at stake.

Efficiency certainly will be a problem when each pricey Phalanx unit can only shoot down five or six shells, with a total engagement duration measured in seconds.

There's a reason Phalanx is being retired from ships in favor of RAM.

[SpardaSon21]

Hopefully we get the THEL system up and beyond the test phase soon.

[FUBAR-BDHR]

keep in mind that there is no real defense against artillery, even 1940s era artillery.

Wonder what happened to that system we developed to shoot down incoming arty.  Since the initial test was successful there has been no word of it anywhere that I've seen.  If development was continued in secret this would be the perfect time for it's deployment (assuming it's not there already).  The farther a round flies the easier it is to track and shoot.

It's been fielded, but like all Phalanx it has the problem of extremely limited ammunition and thus engagement duration. Reloading is apparently a *****, too. They do work, but they're not really a cost-effective solution.

This wasn't the Phalanx it was something else.  Unless it was just a radar and targeting upgrade or something.  

[NGTM-1R]

There's a reason Phalanx is being retired from ships in favor of RAM.

It's not. There's a new gun system in the works to replace Phalanx too. RAM just happens to be lighter and better solution for small combatants.

[General Battuta]

There's a reason Phalanx is being retired from ships in favor of RAM.

It's not. There's a new gun system in the works to replace Phalanx too. RAM just happens to be lighter and better solution for small combatants.

Ocool. I was talking with Vertigo7 on IRC the other day and he apparently worked on the Phalanx. I shall ask for classified details about its replacement!

[NGTM-1R]

Ocool. I was talking with Vertigo7 on IRC the other day and he apparently worked on the Phalanx. I shall ask for classified details about its replacement!

http://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNSweden_57-70_mk123.htm

DDG(X) and the Zumwalt are going to use them rather than Phalanx. LCS has both replacements aboard since there wasn't room for  second gun system.