>>60895560
>Will these massive military machines just cease to exist? Surely the cost of production can theoretically become too expensive to utilize silver in this way unless we are actively at war.
Reportedly several large silver batteries in each Minuteman ICBM. Thousands of oz worth. Each Tomahawk cruise missile has 15kg of silver.
http://www.righto.com/2024/08/minuteman-guidance-computer.html

There is no alternative tech currently available that can replace the silver zinc batteries used in weapons systems. The batteries must have a 10 year shelf life under storage conditions, yet produce 100% of rated power on demand.
https://www.silverwars.com/mission-critical-silver-batteries-must-be-supplied/