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France proposes sharing carriers with UK
2011-06-05
The Charles de Gaulle? Goody.
I think they mean the new ones that both countries would like to build but can't afford. The Brits can't afford new carriers because they're putting all their money into the NHS; the French can't afford them because they're putting their money into hotel maids and legal defense funds.
Posted by:Anguper Hupomosing9418

#2  "Both countries would like to build but can't afford" > $$$ LEASEOUT OF USN NIMITZ-CLASS, CVN21, GATOR = AMPHIB CARRIERS???

Oer time, these CV's will evol towards asymmetric "humanitarian" missions + UNO = OWG-NWO "police actions" NOT high-intensive, lineal or "great power(s)" conventional, nuclear?warfighting.
Posted by: JosephMendiola   2011-06-05 20:29  

#1  The British tax payer will spend £7.8bn on foreigners this year, enough to pay for both Queen Elizabeth class carriers outright (at the original quote of £3.9 bn per carrier).

The British have a "conservative" government making aid for foreigners a priority over the Royal Navy and the defense of the realm. String them up.
Posted by: Excalibur   2011-06-05 11:15  

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