Dick
Luckily, these people will be sacked if we have a real war, and some competent people will be appointed who will take the responsibility of making decisions that benefit the whole country, not just one person not being held accountable.
Defence has been fighting Real wars for quite a few years and are currently involved in a couple right now - and they do quite well thank you
Regarding sea sprites I have suggested in a previous post that you should look into the acquisition process rather then focus on service personnel. Defence and the services are different. A service may ask for a capability but in reality they have very little control over what DMO or politics acquire. Do you really believe navy wanted the sea sprite! It came in because of the industry and political influences involved in tendering for the malaysian OPV project.....
I've never been delayed going up the coastal route but obviously others have, so yes fight for reform - but please don't be so broad with your opinions of Defence SERVICE Personnel no matter what rank they hold