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Old 23rd Feb 2010, 19:00
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Falklands defence

While some people might think we may be struck in the Falklands while distracted elswhere/s, frankly one nuclear attack sub even thought to be around will prevent a conventional amphib' invasion - the Argentinians are a sensible lot, and I doubt theyl'd follow a git into war again just for votes, especially regarding the state of their forces.

Plus there are a lot more ground based defenders, AFAIK now to deterr paratroopers and a lot else,let alone the signicant ( everyone likes to take the P', but who would actually choose a fight with them ? ) air defence forces.

This of course remains an opportunity to tar & feather all the political arses ( inc' military ) who objected to an AMRAAM equipped Seajet / Harrier 2+...

Falklands 2 ain't going to happen - fingers crossed for the brave people at the sharp end on both sides !

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