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@FennellJW Good article, but I believe that the issued DeLisle was in .45 calibre using the same ammo and magazine as the handgun. A prototype was in .22

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@Gabriel64869839 Even that 'Traditional' 20% gets its lethality by firing consumable munitions such as bullets, shells and missiles. The whole 20 40 40 is nonsense.

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@NavyLookout Doesn't Include Procurement

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@gregbagwell There was a lot of delay in publishing the SDR. It was assumed that was about affordability, when in fact the document didn't go into costs. I think they just like to keep everyone waiting, and waiting....

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@Gabriel64869839 @BriW74 They should buy enough for the reserves too. Always thinking too small. Mass matters.

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@nicholadrummond Old style HSF which only defended against ground threats won't be enough. They will also need to defend against UAVs launched from miles away.

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@salisbot White Papers were literally just that. Black text on white paper. But they did contain lots of facts and figures. Whilst full of cuts the 1957 and 1975 white papers gave real numbers of personnel, units, squadrons and ships. Now the IRR and DCP are just glossy pics and waffle.

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@pinstripedline Why do they even bother producing it?

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@thinkdefence Lots of waffle and buzzwords, no substance

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@nicholadrummond A better comparison for UK would be Australia and Canada. Similar histories, traditions and strategic situation.
Australia has 4 regular brigades from an army of under 30k. Canada has 3 brigades from around 23k army.
Both spend less money, yet almost match UK brigade numbers.

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@littledeathstar Thank you, its a lovely day, a public holiday, and so doubly good

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@littledeathstar Happy Monday :)

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Mondays are much better when you don't have to work :)

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@aliciadubroc Hey Alicia

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Enjoying my vacation, a whole week still to go. Even the wet northern weather doesn't spoil it :)

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Relaxing now the long weekend has started, 4 whole days off work :)

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Mowed my lawns for the first time this year, took my car for its first drive in 3 weeks, and another good win in the F1 race.

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Ahh so it only works in tiny chunks.
Today I'm much happier. Stayed awake all day for a start!

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Wondering why it won't let me update anymore

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Feeling sorry that I missed another whole Saturday by sleeping all day.