[naturalman1975]

If Russia wanted to attack us seriously, we'd be in big trouble. We're a fairly small nation and our Defence Force is small compared to theirs.

We'd be relying on our allies to help us in such a case, of course.

But as to why Russia is doing this - part of this is just general sabre rattling of the type they do from time to time - but our Prime Minister has also been challenging them about the downing of MH317 over the Ukraine (38 Australians died in that incident) to an extent that most national leaders haven't been. And there may be an element of the Russians reacting to that.

If so, bring it on - the murder of Australian citizens is not something our government should take lightly.

[georgia peach]

Good comment,mate.

[SevenofNine]

That so true I hope Vlady ratting war sabers

[tanknetter]

You arent giving your nation enough credit. Particularly that Australia would have complete air supremecy with your Legacy and Super Bugs.

The Frigates keep their distance, use their helos to identify and track the Russian ships. The Bugs can prevent the Russian ships from using their helos for the same, and use standoff PGMs if needed.

It would get a lot more fun if some of your F/A-18Fs had already been converted to EA-18Gs.