In Tor Wot, you obviously have a very good understanding of the kit and also our possible investment which is imminent. Thanks for putting me right on that. I'm also aware of the capabilities of the Pred B, and I have to say that it is a totally different monster. The payload as you know, is multiplied drastically from the basic (but still capable) Pred.
This is the time for our masters to strike while the iron is hot and make this happen on a greater scale. When we all look at the failures of recent outlays, and outlays that cut deep into our budget, I can't but help to think they will go for the bare minimum on this. Normal troops on the ground un-protected by an eye in the sky is not a great moral booster let me tell you that. If I was on patrol in a hot area, I'd have a warm feeling that a Pred is looking in the places round the corner where something or someone might be waiting for us.
All in all, this is just a forum. A place we can chat about military 'stuff'. Even though it's a long shot, I really do hope that those above with a little power in the advisory role read this and push for the Pred B program a few levels higher than planned.
FbS