tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672498644411374237.post5476580231514023950..comments2023-12-30T03:23:35.965+11:00Comments on Australian Observer: Defence Minister doesn’t get Defence timescalesPAUL BARRATThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13447792285944889375noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672498644411374237.post-91606900276632283952013-05-04T13:09:50.376+10:002013-05-04T13:09:50.376+10:00Its always noteworthy that the big items get cover...Its always noteworthy that the big items get coverage, but what we are NOT procuring is NOT covered. For instance, our wheeled armour will be most unsuitable for any amphibious capability, so where are the tracked amphibious assault armoured vehicles? As a further example, are we intending to drag our WWI style howitzers across the beach too - with trucks! <br /><br />The simple fact of army life is, it is a WWI light infantry force, motorised. When will our sappers get to be protected in suitable armour? The Brits (and they're supposed to be broke) have the Trojan for their assault engineers (the first in in any assault) at over four million pounds each: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Trojan_AVRE_-_Tankfest_2009.jpg<br /><br />Well and good to have the whizbangery for the RAAF and RAN, but if the foot soldier is not appropriately equipped, we will never hold ground, which is the prime aim of such a force.<br /><br />These reviews are a spin doctor's joke!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640910266054791058noreply@blogger.com