Thread creep and return
Dan Gerous,
I agree with you. The difference here is that in days gone by when England shafted someone she sent the troops with the kit to do the job, just refer to your history. Your haggis scoffer wants the British military to be the few who can do the impossible with bu99er all.
As an ex-serviceman, if they have to sort some politician's ego trip, I say give the military the best money can buy at least to defend themselves. Not hide behind it's a great advertisement for the British arms industry. Because if they haven't got the best - who is going to buy from Britain?