The Forum > Article Comments > Our submarines to be built overseas? > Comments
Our submarines to be built overseas? : Comments
By Peter Coates, published 12/9/2014While Abbott may be saving money, uncertainty, control and risk over the next 40 years of the future submarine program should still be considered.
- Pages:
- ‹
- 1
- 2
- 3
- ...
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Page 8
- 9
- 10
- ›
- All
I agree buying Japanese diesel subs is crazy. Even senior Japanese military agree
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-15/japanese-concerns-over-submarine-deal/5743022
I'd say an Australian purchase of 4 Virginia nuclear powered subs would be a good idea. This would give Australia a qualitive edge over higher numbers of enemy nuclear subs.
Fremantle is already used for fairly regular visits from American nuclear powered subs.
Switzerland and Sweden spend higher sums per capita (than Australia) on defence to defend their peaceful dispositions.
Subs are keeping up with the times.
Re "Why are we allowing an Raving Idiot like Abbott to take us to war on the other side of the world? Why aren't people marching in the streets, pelting the Prime Ministerial car with rotten fruit and eggs?"
Yes Abbott has created himself "National Security Prime Minister" due to a failed budget and Palmer's dominance in Parliament - as I said in the article. Shades of Abbott's mentor "Jackboot Johnny" and khaki electioneering.
No violence "rotten fruit and eggs" please. But at least Shorten should be opposing more of Abbott's schemes. Shorten is wimping out while its left to the Greens to be a decent opposition.
P.S Tiger Moths were only used as trainers in their day. How bout some Brewster Buffalos - made great target practice for the Japs in Malaya?
Regards
Pete