In the west due to the economic downturn and the changing political landscape the west has generally been on a programme of defence reduction.
But are we giving our potential enemies a head start? Is it time to re-arm?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28942065
Russia and IS warning; Should NATO re-arm?
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Re: Russia and IS warning; Should NATO re-arm?
you may want to get this moved to O/S mate
i saw the guy in the link interviewed last night. he got a nice swipe in at Cameron.
I understand why he's airing the concerns he is airing, but I don't see any prospect of them being addressed.
maybe the bottom line- job creation- might nudge central gov't into more defence spending, but I can't see it, when all other 'services' are being cut. PR suicide, which Dave won't contemplate.
i saw the guy in the link interviewed last night. he got a nice swipe in at Cameron.
I understand why he's airing the concerns he is airing, but I don't see any prospect of them being addressed.
maybe the bottom line- job creation- might nudge central gov't into more defence spending, but I can't see it, when all other 'services' are being cut. PR suicide, which Dave won't contemplate.