So, post-HERRICK, lots of discussions about planning for contingency. Lots of complicated issues around whether to reconfigure as a 'specialist' COIN/rapid deployment/light force or a smaller, but still full-spectrum 'conventional' force.
With activity like this about, I know what I'd do. Personally, despite the genuine and necessary focus on the economic priorities (growth, employment, housing etc) I think we need to 'up arm' toute suite.
Australia, Philippines scrambling to boost air forces- Nikkei Asian Review
US Reassures Europe Of Nato's 'Ironclad' Support
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