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ImageGear 9th Aug 2016 06:21

Would it not be expedient for Ireland to request the services of a fellow European member nation to take care of their defence requirement. Perhaps France would step up to the mark. :E

Imagegear

KiloB 9th Aug 2016 07:07

NZ?
 
Well at least Ireland is close enough for this to be a viable option in case of hijack etc. Wonder what plan NZ has with no cover at all?
KB

porch monkey 9th Aug 2016 09:55

According to our esteemed contributor, John Hill, NZ has no need of such considerations.

Finningley Boy 9th Aug 2016 10:15

https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news...defence-plans/


There isn't much said in this article, but there is certainly food for thought?!

Could be related?

FB:)

Royalistflyer 9th Aug 2016 21:43

Those Pilatus could be the very devil if they ever tangled with a Typhoon.

West Coast 10th Aug 2016 05:12


It has long been established practice that previous colonial powers are duty bound to previous colonies to provide them with certain services or facilitate their use. There is no law or treaty controlling this but it is recognized proper international behaviour.
'Cept for hunting ruskie subs, and then the phones in former colonies with proper ASW assets ring.


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