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2016-08-22 Economy

Can a Massive Saudi Arms Deal Help Save General Dynamics' Tank Biz?

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Posted by Besoeker 2016-08-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 "Converted into the M1A2S "Saudi Abrams" configuration"... does that mean 1 forward gear and 5 in reverse with Mecca-seeking auto drive function??

Posted by Bangkok Billy 2016-08-22 08:37|| 2016-08-22 08:37|| Front Page Top

#2 Lets say GD has to shut down the facility. And ten years down the pike the Army needs new or rebuilt vehicles. The tooling most likely has been scrapped. The machinery if government owned is junk due to be stored outside. If owned by GD it is long since auctioned off. The work force and the skills set is one. Its one good reason to keep the place busy with busy work if nothing else to kerp a core staff with the skills set. The same reason the Navy keeps Electric Boat busy. It isn't like a law firm where all you need is an office, desks and phones

Posted by Cheaderhead 2016-08-22 09:06|| 2016-08-22 09:06|| Front Page Top

#3 All true Mr. Head.
However, preserving historic manufacturing will only enable a return to historic battle mission strategy. It does not advance the capability it serves.

Consider your example: EBC, or NASA, or AT&T. Only in the last two decades(?) has telephony advanced the 100 year old two wire solution. NASA continues to refine reaction mass vehicles. Personal transport (cars) have ICE and 4 wheels, as did the Benz 120 years ago.

Invest the million$ of throwaway manufacturing maintenance money in something new.

Posted by Skidmark 2016-08-22 09:50|| 2016-08-22 09:50|| Front Page Top

#4 Considering Ohio's many dazzling contributions to crooked dem rule in this country, squashing this deal flat should be a very high GOP priority.

Posted by M. Murcek 2016-08-22 09:54|| 2016-08-22 09:54|| Front Page Top

Nice army tank factory you've got there Governor. I'll bet you'd like to see it running again eh?

Posted by Besoeker 2016-08-22 12:04|| 2016-08-22 12:04|| Front Page Top

#6 GD is for years building M1 Abrams that the Army doesn't want but politicians want.

Posted by Tarzan Slailet2796 2016-08-22 17:26|| 2016-08-22 17:26|| Front Page Top

#7 Ohio is well positioned to advance autonomous vehicle research because of it's bad weather. It's one thing to drive around in sunny California. Let's see how your LIDAR performs in a snow storm!

Posted by SteveS 2016-08-22 21:09|| 2016-08-22 21:09|| Front Page Top

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