I will believe it when I see it (not until the planes and ships are actually in service).
1 posted on
04/11/2009 7:38:36 PM PDT by
Dundee
To: Dundee
Certainly the fear of America invading Australia is the big threat for which they need to prepare.
2 posted on
04/11/2009 7:46:07 PM PDT by
eclecticEel
("Envy is always referred to by its political alias, 'social justice.' " - T. Sowell)
To: Dundee
Australia used to rely on England for protection. Since the end of the Second World War, they have increasingly relied on the U.S.
If the economic crisis forces cutbacks, and if Obama has his way, Australia could end up on its own. And if that happens, they need to plan for it well ahead of time.
3 posted on
04/11/2009 7:57:14 PM PDT by
Cicero
(Marcus Tullius)
To: Dundee
Its Japan that needs to get busy..
5 posted on
04/11/2009 9:01:24 PM PDT by
hosepipe
(This propaganda has been edited to include some fully orbed hyperbole....)
To: Dundee
Actually I’d trade a few of those extra subs for a fourth air warfare destroyer and upgrading the LHDs to carry F-35Bs
6 posted on
04/12/2009 1:54:15 AM PDT by
Oztrich Boy
(Obama decision of the week. To order in Pizza)
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