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Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2015, 15:14
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

CK, Thanks for that....

CK,

Thanks for that....
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2015, 15:03
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

So when exactly is SDSR 2015 (or should that be...

So when exactly is SDSR 2015 (or should that be 2016?) due to be announced?

The best I could find with a quick google search was a quote made in April of "towards the end of the year".
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2015, 20:33
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

Fox3, Thanks for that - so you mean that yet...

Fox3,

Thanks for that - so you mean that yet another "drawdown" in numbers overshot the target leading to an understrength force!!

I was once in a briefing about planned redundancy (the 3...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2015, 08:04
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

The graphic in that BBC article shows the RAF...

The graphic in that BBC article shows the RAF regular numbers increasing from 31,630 in 2015 to 35,000 in 2020, an increase of 3,400 odd. That's a 10% increase.

What's that all about, and what...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jul 2015, 08:26
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

Amongst other things this article states that a...

Amongst other things this article states that a defence review is not due to "conclude" until "the end of the year".

Defence review: 'Spend more' on SAS and drones - BBC News...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jun 2015, 16:58
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

Mr Page is a simpleton of the first order, making...

Mr Page is a simpleton of the first order, making his arguments within a stovepipe of his RN experience, rather than looking at any possible wider ramifications.

I fully admit that I haven't spent...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th May 2015, 17:05
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

Hawk, While not defending the aid budget, I...

Hawk,

While not defending the aid budget, I think the example you are referring to is an urban myth. I'm working from memory here (forgive me for that), but I seem to remember reading on another...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Apr 2015, 19:26
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

If you're looking for a bean counter type method...

If you're looking for a bean counter type method of saving money, I offer the following.

Many years ago the UK armed forces formally declared they were becoming a Monday to Friday only outfit. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Mar 2015, 18:14
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

First of all, I refer the honourable gentlemen...

First of all, I refer the honourable gentlemen commenting here to post 206.

As to what is being reported:

BBC News - Defence equipment plan 'at risk', say MPs...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2015, 14:04
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

What makes you think/assume the current lot will...

What makes you think/assume the current lot will get back in at the election in May?

Personally I think Cameron and Osbourne's comments are irrelevant to what the next 5 years will bring as...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2015, 19:59
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

What happens if you want to deploy some of these...

What happens if you want to deploy some of these shared NATO MPA on an operation that some NATO nations don't want to participate in?
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2015, 15:59
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

Jimlad1, Thanks for that!!

Jimlad1,

Thanks for that!!
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2015, 12:55
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

I must admit that I haven't yet found he time to...

I must admit that I haven't yet found he time to read all of the link that kitbag provided. However, surely an SDSR in May was never going to be a player when the general election is the same month,...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2015, 15:46
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

Regarding the forthcoming Commons vote, what...

Regarding the forthcoming Commons vote, what exactly are they voting on, a commitment/aspiration, or something placed in law? I believe the change to fixed length parliaments of 5 years was...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2015, 13:55
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

It's good to see that some conservative MPs are...

It's good to see that some conservative MPs are making a noise on this issue, hopefully with some success.

However, as I said earlier, what is the attitude of the other parties, especially...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2015, 18:27
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

However, to the best of my knowledge, the...

However, to the best of my knowledge, the opposition, and other political parties, aren't using this issue to "attack" the government over. I'm not aware of Milliband making any political capital...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2015, 14:52
Replies: 416
Views: 139,014
Posted By Biggus

There is still some time to go until the...

There is still some time to go until the election, but so far pre election statements from politicians seem to include:

Freezing energy bills for 18 months.
Reducing tuition fees...
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