03-14-2023, 11:50 AM
The CPC’s strident response to the announcement and their frantic representations to the IAEC suggest that the AUKUS agreement has hit the target.
It’s a huge commitment but it’s a long term investment with significant returns. Interestingly, the government has chosen to highlight the cost while stressing the timeframe.
What it does mean is that our defence budget must be targeted well and avoid cost over runs and focus on necessary assets rather than desirable materiel. That should result in fewer MBTs, IFVs and CRVs in favour of SP artillery, HIMARs, and UAVs.
It’s a huge commitment but it’s a long term investment with significant returns. Interestingly, the government has chosen to highlight the cost while stressing the timeframe.
What it does mean is that our defence budget must be targeted well and avoid cost over runs and focus on necessary assets rather than desirable materiel. That should result in fewer MBTs, IFVs and CRVs in favour of SP artillery, HIMARs, and UAVs.
“Why don’t you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don’t you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don’t you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?” Oddball