But Brigadier Bill Aldridge, commander of British Forces in the Falklands reportedly said he was "entirely confident" he could "do the job that is required".
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"Unlike in 1982, we have a well defended airfield in the Falklands with ground-based air defences, and continue to have the ability to reinforce by air and sea," the spokesman said.
Certain disagreement between the UK NDA and the guy on the ground? Of course the UK NDA is entirely impartial and has no hidden agenda unlike the Brigadier who would clearly be dismissed is he said "I have not confidence . . . "
The balance of forces in 2012 is entirely different from 30 years ago. One side has modern up to date equipment, the other is using bombers first acquired 47 years ago and maritime strike aircraft acquired just before the Falklands war.
Quality over quantity but best in large numbers. We have better fighters and in larger numbers.