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heh, the Navy's already switched from DU to tungsten.  I don't see Uncle Sam going broke. 


When I say expensive, I mean expensive politically.  People don't like to live near Uranium stockpiles, so our congress since the 80's have been figuring out ways to get rid of it.  See, they dont care about US soldiers, they care about getting re-elected.  Its nice to see you sprouting their propaganda though.


See the thing is, when a navy warship fires depleted uranium projectiles it creates a safety hazard because it leaves radioactive debris in the gun-mount area. Another fun fact, is that the radioactive levels near the ammunition magazines would also regularly exceed Nuclear Regulatory Commision Standards.  Which in turn would require costly berthing arrangements and heavy lead shielding.


If you factor in the cost of cleanup, then its way cheaper to use Tungsten.


Of course, the Army/Marines don't have to worry about cleanup.  Or they would if they would admit how hazardous the **** is.


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