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Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2022, 16:45
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

I see Rees Mogg said the Royal Yacht will be...

I see Rees Mogg said the Royal Yacht will be canned - its in todays Times.............
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Oct 2022, 08:17
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

From Wiki " The review stated that a singular...

From Wiki " The review stated that a singular ship would be procured to help deliver a government commitment "

Prepare to be surprised!!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Oct 2022, 16:25
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

" you have to invest " Too damn true - and...

" you have to invest "

Too damn true - and what do we get..............................
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2022, 15:36
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

You should be proud to serve as an unpaid...

You should be proud to serve as an unpaid volunteer!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Oct 2022, 08:05
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

In yesterday's Times Simon Clarke, he Health Sec...

In yesterday's Times Simon Clarke, he Health Sec and long time Truss fan-boy said

"So.logically, other things have to be cancelled, or move to the right in terms of when they are delivered. To...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2022, 10:05
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

The problem won't be what sort of assets we have...

The problem won't be what sort of assets we have - it'll be the sum total given the way they are talking about cut-backs. The best we can hope for is that they hold the current line on expenditure...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2022, 15:51
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

The Royal yacht of course which seems to have...

The Royal yacht of course which seems to have disappeared from view.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Sep 2022, 07:49
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

Interesting that benefits will rise in line with...

Interesting that benefits will rise in line with earnings (or so they plan) not inflation - probably the same for the armed services budgets I'd guess
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2022, 15:33
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

The way things are going they'll be selling the...

The way things are going they'll be selling the QE to the Aussies for hard cash soon
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2022, 07:43
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

I see the Govt are already looking for...

I see the Govt are already looking for "efficiency savings" in all departments
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2022, 16:17
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

The question is will any funds be available for...

The question is will any funds be available for more Typhoons, more Poseidons , more of the PBI, more ammunition?

I doubt it

But lets just hope we don't see the usual "cuts must be spread...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Sep 2022, 06:57
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

Whoever is in charge its clear that the next...

Whoever is in charge its clear that the next "budget" will have to see some serious U turns or some serious cuts

can't see any space for increases in defence spending right now - just hope we...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2022, 15:58
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

"What - precisely - do we need them to patrol and...

"What - precisely - do we need them to patrol and against what threat?"

Well there's Illegal immigration, fishing, disaster relief and drugs enforcement and it might be nice to have a force big...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Sep 2022, 07:17
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

I have some sympathy for the idea that we could...

I have some sympathy for the idea that we could build a lot more Patrol type vessels - which is what we need (amongst other types) but then you have to have the on-going cash to maintain -...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Sep 2022, 16:48
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

"Warships built in UK shipyards," Which...

"Warships built in UK shipyards,"

Which yards? there are only a couple left - and the most important one at Barrow is full for the foreseeable future
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Sep 2022, 07:44
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

I'm no fan of Brexit but I really don't think it...

I'm no fan of Brexit but I really don't think it has impacted the defence budget. We've all remarked for years how amazing it is that Defence never gets a mention in normal politics and especially...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2022, 15:13
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

"Seriously, if you look at which party actually...

"Seriously, if you look at which party actually cuts the armed forces you'd maybe be surprised."

people forget it was the Labour party that started the atomic weapons programme, took us into...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2022, 11:43
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

I can't see any extra money being available for...

I can't see any extra money being available for defence - it 's not even mentioned in all the hoo-hah over the new budget. Lower exchange rate, higher inflation, lower taxes = major defence review...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2022, 09:24
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

They have to be big enough to paint a large Union...

They have to be big enough to paint a large Union flag on them tho'
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Sep 2022, 07:59
Replies: 97
Views: 15,086
Posted By Asturias56

It will be higher but then when the financial...

It will be higher but then when the financial crunch comes in a year or so expect massive cancellations or delays
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