What if Russia inherited every Soviet weapon at the breakup of the USSR?
Short answerThe reply points to rapid equipment deactivation and extensive arms sales, without calculating what Russia could have retained or operated.
NotesRapid deactivation of Soviet equipment during the breakup period and subsequent arms sales complicate the proposed transfer of every weapon to modern Russia. Clarke invokes Lord of War and judges that the film understates the disorder of that period to remain believable. He gives no complete inventory or detailed sustainment calculation.