Under a Conservative Government…
For those of you who aren’t uptodate, at the Annual Conservative Party Conference an announcement was made by the shadow defence secretary that there would be a substantial increase in spending and retention of forces/ ships/ aircraft under the conservatives.
I think this sounds like realism for a change, moreover allows Britain’s forces chance for a rest, and hope that in future defence will be taken seriously.
Unfortunately, under the Labour government, defence has been abused and overused by politicians who do not understand how to appropriately arm, finance, and support forces.
Thanks must go to Gordon Brown who has stopped Defence funding and squeezing even more out of the MOD.
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By: Brit101 - 12th October 2004 at 09:58
The question of trust is a different matter, the fact is simple, British defence spending has been slashed for years, anyone who pledges to increase it has my vote.
Blair says one thing and does another, e.g. he says he is “spending £2bn more” infact he is spending £2bn more and asking for £3bn in savings, so i think he is actually in real terms reducing budget.
By: matt - 11th October 2004 at 20:35
just because i dont trust tony blair anymore doesnt mean i am going to trust the cons’ i never trusted them before ..
lol..
hmm we need the raving looney party back up again! not enough partys to choose from in the UK. we need more for it to really represent the people.
By: Wanshan - 11th October 2004 at 20:33
You are right projects like Eurofighter which are a complete waste of money…i understand the RAF Is looking to sell them all before even using them.
Probably the fact that (a) the government has no money hence the persistent stalling on signing the new tranche.
(b) the aircraft is out of dateto be honest, the RAF has spent £20bn on probably less than 200 aircraft
the US recently spent around £3bn on 200 F18 superhornets, given current exchange rates, the RAF would have fantastic value for money, and could save bucket loads and have a far superior aircraft.
But there again i wouldnt expect anyone to think of that…
These are valid points but overlook the perceived need to maintain the ability to design an manufacture such a jet. If you don’t then you have no option but to buy US.
By: Brit101 - 11th October 2004 at 11:35
It would make sense to increase the numbers of JSFs from 150 to 300, but the current government hates anything to do with defence, but it loves sending the men everywhere to do their dirty work and its a joke.
But yes i agree with you. 🙂
By: INFINITY - 11th October 2004 at 11:30
Well dont U think so that Brit should increase the numbers in induction plan meant for JSF??
regds
Infinity
By: Brit101 - 11th October 2004 at 11:23
You are right projects like Eurofighter which are a complete waste of money…i understand the RAF Is looking to sell them all before even using them.
Probably the fact that (a) the government has no money hence the persistent stalling on signing the new tranche.
(b) the aircraft is out of date
to be honest, the RAF has spent £20bn on probably less than 200 aircraft
the US recently spent around £3bn on 200 F18 superhornets, given current exchange rates, the RAF would have fantastic value for money, and could save bucket loads and have a far superior aircraft.
But there again i wouldnt expect anyone to think of that…
By: INFINITY - 11th October 2004 at 11:09
In which new projects do U think,big chunk of these funds Go to?
Regds
Infinity
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