Originally Posted by
Single Spey
Pre-emptive strike on defence spending. Anything less than a resounding committment to a global role opens the door to 'savings' commensurate with the reduced capability. Bye-bye Typhoon Tranche 3 and Carriers.
I wouldnt Exactly say tranche 3 is any major loss...
Now, where is my shopping list for C-17. C130J, Merlin and lots of chinooks?
In all seriousness, if we had spent all the cash we have on this illegal war on reconstruction work in Pakistan after the earthquake, sent peacekeeping forces into Darfur and helped with a massive global airlift using our military forces after the Tsunami, would our international reputation still be in tatters? I very much doubt it.
Perhaps Blair should think about the "Force For Good" mission statement that we had thrust upon us by this pinko sissie socialist government.