Yes, it is about money and power. However, facts and the perception of those facts, do impact the arguments for money and power...
They will argue that auto loaders can be built.
The Liberals want more control over the military and they think they can get it if half of the admirals and generals are female.
I believe that the Israelis had a female paratroop Infantry unit.
Some of them were captured during the 56 War.
The Israelis no longer have female Infantry units.
Nobody discusses that.
Auto loaders.