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Well,
Realistically, we have the forces and policies already that can be realistically supported by Ottawa. We're not going to get $100bil. We're promised $20bil in 5 years but I'm expecting $17-18bil, $15bil bottom end.
We're at the end of this current procurement cycle and as a result, alot of our equipment simply do not measure up and nobody will want them. The Leo C2s got another 10 years of life left in them and even with storage, we have them for another 15 years on the outside before technology and simple wear and tear render them obsolete. Same kind of thing with the CF-18 fleet. They're going through a mid-life upgrade and those in storage will be used as parts. Nobody wants them at this point. At least, nobody we want or could sell to. We do not want nor are we allowed to sell to Vietnam.
So, basically, we have what we need to do the job right now.
However, I will make a comment about your army requirements.
We don't need an Artic bn. The Rangers are a fine force who could play wild goose chase with any invading force and then leave that force to die out on the ice pack.
As for the rest, just how much do you know of 1 Brigade and its plans?
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Chimo
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