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What does it mean?
The speaker criticizes military strategy for using outdated tactics while keeping advanced tech unused.
In plain terms
We used old methods in war while saving new weapons.
What can you take from it?
Resources should match the actual needs of the situation.

Where it applies

  • military operations
  • resource allocation
  • government planning

Putting it to work

  • align tools with goals
  • review resource use

Questions to consider

  • Are resources being used wisely?
  • How do you define effective strategy?

Another view

Some weapons are kept as deterrents rather than for use.

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