Quote Originally Posted by Hooahguy View Post
@Furunculus:

That was a very thorough analysis of the theory behind the UK strategy for defense and security. But as you said, you wrote that in 2010. The current situation now is so much different than it was in 2010. For example, Russia wasn't seen anywhere near as much a threat. I mean back in 2015 you guys had to ask for American help in hunting a Russian sub in UK waters since you guys scrapped all your anti-submarine warfare planes and wont have any until 2019. I dunno, it feels like while things might be looking much better in 3-5 years, a lot can happen by then and that we shouldnt be applauding what is going on right now in any way.
All true. But we chose to take a capability holiday in both carriers and maritime patrol, holidays that are now coming to and end at the same time the army is looking down the barrel of a further cut of 8,000 men.

We can still put a division in the field, anywhere in the world, as part of an all-arms package of 40,000 soldiers, sailors and airmen. Only one nation on earth can better that.