According to the UK Independence Party website UKIP will try to achieve the following if they gain power at the 2010 general election: 1. To defend our national interests, maintain the NATO alliance, support our traditional partners. To disentangle our forces from the EU To keep our independence by retaining – always – ultimate command […]
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Im a firm UKIP supporter
We should consider our existing and underused assets as part of an efficient defense policy.
There should be a review of territories, bases and existing hardware starting I think with reviewing the current capabilities of the Typhoons which we know are know are being fielded without all the trimmings. A pattern of buying potential and then taking delivery of the most basic credible model is an awful habit that needs breaking.
I think recognising that Dhekelia with Typhoons in Cyprus has more potential than Daring, and Akrotiri with Tornados has as much potential as a supercarrier would be a start.
The number of ships UKIP plans to have is sensible and reachable. We must ensure we use the assets we have more efficiently.
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