Stepping backward.. Lower tech.

[ArmySGT.]

What is the likelihood that NATO and Pact governments would dust off the blueprints of lower tech, but proven designs? The loss of manufacturing and more importantly the technicians that made it work is affecting everyone drastically.

The fictional M16EZ comes to mind.

The M40A1 106mm RR can hull most WP armor in side shots...... manufacturing TVS-5s or laser range finders for those would be simpler than Tankbreaker missiles.

Not any specific ideas..... just how much effort and resources would be redirected to get lower tech (still survivable and effective though) designs out? If not on the front, than to rear security, to get offensive power forward again.