anyway.....back on track
You cannot get away from the facts guys:
1. We are a maritime nation - we need to protect our sea lanes, by air and sea. We need maritime patrol aircraft and plenty of them. We also need escort ships and antisubmarine groups - ideally 'escort groups' to support our merchant navy (well ok merchant shipping) - we are woefully ill equipped in these areas
2. We need carriers as force projection and offshore logistical support - for helicopters and fixed wing operations - we are woefully lacking in this area
3. We need an increase in battlefield capability - men and equipment (armour, helos, logistics vehicles, tankers etc) - we are woefully understrength in this area
See the common thread here - it's not about being strong in some areas and weak in others - it's that we are weak in all areas, and worse still we are neglecting the basics. And don't think that Tories will be better than Labour - the Tories presided over the separation and privatisation of the very capabilities we need most now................... amazingly short memories some politicians have (probably in the job description)
Rant over....................... Ops normal.....................2 rashers for me Beags
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