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2005-12-28 Home Front: WoT

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Posted by Steve White 2005-12-28 00:08|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 I'm not a disinerested observer (program cuts == My job lost), but I sure hope they balance this right. Back in the 60s, the Army lost out an entire upgrade cycle because all the defense money was spent for operations in Viet Nam. Then, when the war wound down, the money did not go into rebuilding the lost equipment. It became the years the locusts ate. I'm concerned about China and its military upgrades.

Posted by Jackal (from Moms house, like people on DU) 2005-12-28 08:06|| 2005-12-28 08:06|| Front Page Top

#2 The China problem came to my mind as well, Jackal.

Posted by Ptah">Ptah 2005-12-28 08:23|| http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org]">[http://www.crusaderwarcollege.org] 2005-12-28 08:23|| Front Page Top

#3 Me too.

Posted by raptor 2005-12-28 09:22|| 2005-12-28 09:22|| Front Page Top

#4 Been in the defense business in one form or another since I raised my right hand in 1966 and am, hence, not a disinterested observer. There are too many weapons systems in the pipeline that no longer have missions. The F-22 Raptor is the poster child for changed realities. There really is no threat to justify the squadrons of Raptors yet to be purchased. If allowed to operate without political restrictions, the existing fleet of F-16s and F-15s can dominate the skies in most of the world. The recent stories about the "success" of the Indian Air Force against the USAF in dogfight exercises neglected to mention that the ROE required closing to visual range instead of hosing the enemy at 80 - 120 miles. The F-22s we have are sufficient to be "silver bullets" if needed. Similarly, the DDX is a Navy wet dream. It is grossly expensive and unsuited for the wars we face. Its primary mission is to keep the naval shipyards warm. If we really needed capability, there are better suited ships slowly rusting at anchor off Bremerton. Best stop before the full rant mode starts.

Posted by RWV 2005-12-28 10:51|| 2005-12-28 10:51|| Front Page Top

#5 "We are going to be cutting costs, even on cost-plus contracts. We will produce at cost-plus, but at a lower cost."

Price is what you pay, Value is what you get.

Posted by DepotGuy 2005-12-28 12:20|| 2005-12-28 12:20|| Front Page Top

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