Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
Although the RR threat is acknowledged it is somehow overlooked / ignored along the lines of "oh we'll have plenty of warning to/regenerate / reconstitute etc". Unfortunately, the decisions being made now across all three services (and industry for that matter) are based on these assumptions and contrary to CS perceptions are irrevocable.
I know these sorts of assumptions have precedent (5:5:3 ratio of the Washington treaty etc), but I don't believe there was ever the implicit assumption that defence expenditure could continue to decline without correction.
Excellent point Nab! If it wasn't for the likes of Mitchell, Watson-Watt and Dowding the infamous ten year plan would have done for us. As it was it scuppered our defences in the Far East. You will never have plenty of time, because the timing is set by the aggressor. He will be spouting peace up to the last minute, and you'd better be ready or else!