Originally Posted by
Sunfish
First interest - the @#$% naval morons
We are in worrying times an 2% is not enough to spend on defence. But as a taxpayer who wouldn't be concerned with the blunders ? You look at Singapore for example, often savvy buying and they do localise equipment!
Whereas the RAAF on paper seems to be indisputably the most capable air arm in the region, there is no less an urgency for a potent navy. Bungled projects, strategies and national pork barrelling have left the navy short of where it needs to be.