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Forum: Military Aviation

24th Jun 2018, 16:49

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Defence: Public ignorance, the media, and cutbacks

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Posted By Frostchamber

I don't doubt for a minute that Williamson would...

I don't doubt for a minute that Williamson would have referenced the strength of backbench feeling on the issue and the extent of Tory backbench support for more defence spending - why wouldn't he. ...

Forum: Military Aviation

23rd Mar 2018, 17:39

Replies: 970

Defence: Public ignorance, the media, and cutbacks

Views: 326,646

Posted By Frostchamber

The Perm Sec didn't specify what the "sacred...

The Perm Sec didn't specify what the "sacred cows" are that may now be vulnerable. But I wouldn't be surprised if in order to get a deal out of the Chancellor, something has to be offered up even if...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Mar 2018, 19:47

Replies: 970

Defence: Public ignorance, the media, and cutbacks

Views: 326,646

Posted By Frostchamber

On the (very cautiously) plus side, there is a...

On the (very cautiously) plus side, there is a bigger groundswell of support for more defence spending among MPs than I can remember, with even defence ministers going on the record as saying 2% of...

Forum: Military Aviation

28th Sep 2013, 12:21

Replies: 970

Defence: Public ignorance, the media, and cutbacks

Views: 326,646

Posted By Frostchamber

WEBF Re Voyager, as at the end of July 6 had...

WEBF
Re Voyager, as at the end of July 6 had been delivered and they were cleared to refuel both Tornado and (under a temporary emergency clearance) Typhoon. Full clearance for Typhoon was expected...

Forum: Military Aviation

27th Sep 2013, 12:06

Replies: 970

Defence: Public ignorance, the media, and cutbacks

Views: 326,646

Posted By Frostchamber

On the "we need lower spec vessels for anti...

On the "we need lower spec vessels for anti piracy" argument, 1SL nailed his colours fairly firmly to the mast in a RUSI speech on 9 Sept:

"A frigate or destroyer can be involved in counter-piracy...

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