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The Wanderer
As this idea has been mentioned a few time in different threads I though I there was enough intrest to start a new one specifically on this topic. As mentioned there a Foriegn policy issues and the obvious problems with Ddefence Spending equity espscially if one goes by the GDP percentage.
My idea is the combination of the Airforce and Navy.
The Airforce operates similar types Orions and Hercs I know due to upgrades they are vey different however replacemtns are likely to be similar. The Navy operates the same Surface platform, and the other NZ ships are tenix manfactured anyway. By creating single traiinng establishments money would be saved I think and would give the ADF an extra 4 million of pop to get pilots from. The Pacific Fleet has similar goals of Maritme fisheries protection, regional response and diaster relief.
Ideas, Pros, Cons, i would love to hear them all, I think it could work quite well as we are one of the few neighbours in the world never having fought each other and have a very proud military history together.
My idea is the combination of the Airforce and Navy.
The Airforce operates similar types Orions and Hercs I know due to upgrades they are vey different however replacemtns are likely to be similar. The Navy operates the same Surface platform, and the other NZ ships are tenix manfactured anyway. By creating single traiinng establishments money would be saved I think and would give the ADF an extra 4 million of pop to get pilots from. The Pacific Fleet has similar goals of Maritme fisheries protection, regional response and diaster relief.
Ideas, Pros, Cons, i would love to hear them all, I think it could work quite well as we are one of the few neighbours in the world never having fought each other and have a very proud military history together.