All I was trying to say is it's all relative, the Yanks have the best kit and make us look 'third world', on the other hand other of our glorious NATO allies have even greater problems than us with most stuff, I'll grant you that in specific cases, such as Canadian CW gear they may fair better, but generally, in my experience, we're better off than them.....don't get me started on French conscripts and their kit....
Regards
-Nick