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Old 22nd Jul 2004, 09:47
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FCK1
 
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What the press are missing in all this crap is that although spending is increasing the entire increase and more from the existing budget will be swallowed up by a Trident upgrade, hence the hammering of conventional forces.

Who exactly are we fighting with nuclear cruise missiles this century?

Every conflict and commitment in recent times has needed well-equipped air, sea and land forces. Erm...so where should the money be spent?

Sorry I forgot - on the big expensive weapons with no targets.

Can't remember the last time a nuke provided air support, protected people's feet in the desert or camoflaged them from the enemy.

Rant over.
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