Originally Posted by Pass-A-Frozo
No.. Labor want to be different. Nothing strategic in their thinking.
I doubt if Labor would follow through on F22. In saying that, this government has left us considerably exposed. Forgoing opportunities to replace the F111 early, failing this obtaining an interim fighter. And now, commiting RAAF to risky delays in an unproven programme that will see our air capabilities significantly diminished early next decade.
All this with context to an agressive foreign policy and over commitment of defence resources abroad. A deterent force makes as much sense now, as it did in the 70's & 80's.
But you were just taking a political swipe anyway!