Defence Spending Increase

JG66ME · 02-05-2009, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DoreSlamR

I think it has something to do with the recent increase of China's naval fleet.

12 subs and 8 sub hunting frigates is also a big clue to this as well.

As for the air force, the 100 JSF F35's are a welcome inclusion, as much as we all love the F111's they are too old.

Havign said that, it might be prudent if they keep a squad or two for any longer range missions that the F111 does so well.

I think you are 100% correct. Also I think that we are finally waking up to the fact that the US may decline in power in the next 20 years and we are going to have to stand on our own feet.

I think we could do with a couple of light carriers (Invincible size) to give CAP to the fleet as well as air support to Infantry in the battle field when they are operating in areas far from RAAF land bases. I think the Fleet Air Arm should get its teeth back. Not sure if the 2 proposed flat tops are capable of operating STOVL aircraft.