You are obviously not referring to Canada’s defence spending, lol .Cheap not it is. Its a shame we can't find better uses for the billions ( or even a small portion of the billions) we spend on "defense".
Not sure if Dave is referring to the money we spend on defense that is wasted. If so, I agree. But you are correct Richard. We need a defense and we need a better updated defense that might actually stand a chance of defending something. We do have NATO of course but they are on the verge of telling us to either crawl under a rock or start actually showing that we can contribute something more meaningful than leftover and worn out second world war antiques.Better uses are a dime a dozen. Unfortunately we "need" defense because some overlords would just like to run over the defenseless.
We haven't made it to the United Federation of Planets - yet.
I agree with all. We do need defense, and its ,supposedly, not the dark ages anymore , so a few swords and some arrows won't be the solution. Its a shame that it does suck a huge portion of dollars, that could be used in other ways.Not sure if Dave is referring to the money we spend on defense that is wasted. If so, I agree. But you are correct Richard. We need a defense and we need a better updated defense that might actually stand a chance of defending something. We do have NATO of course but they are on the verge of telling us to either crawl under a rock or start actually showing that we can contribute something more meaningful than leftover and worn out second world war antiques.
Insurance of all types seems to be expensive.I agree with all. We do need defense, and its ,supposedly, not the dark ages anymore , so a few swords and some arrows won't be the solution. Its a shame that it does suck a huge portion of dollars, that could be used in other ways.
Don't know about those "facts"Only two original Peashooters remain today. One is airworthy and is owned by the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, California. The P-26A, serial number 33-123, is regularly featured in the annual Planes of Fame Air Show and was obtained from Guatemala. The second original aircraft is owned by the National Air and Space Museum. The P-26A, serial number 33-135, was also obtained from Guatemala and is on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia in the 34th Pursuit Squadron “Thunderbirds” livery.
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Quite pleasant getting smDon't know about those "facts"
We had peashooters in school!
She's low on fuel....lol...B-52 Stratofortress .
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And the inboard starboard engine is running a tad warm…..She's low on fuel....lol...
Now...Thats a DRONEA Boeing-led Australian industry team on May 4 presented the first prototype Loyal Wingman unmanned aircraft to the Royal Australian Air Force. As the first of three prototypes planned for Australia’s Loyal Wingman Advanced Development Program, the aircraft also serves as the foundation for Boeing’s Airpower Teaming System (ATS) aimed at the global defense market.
The prototype unveiling comes after the Loyal Wingman team in mid-April announced the program achieved weight-on-wheels and aircraft-power-on milestones, with the first aircraft fuselage completed in February. The Loyal Wingman prototype now moves into ground testing, followed by taxi and first flight later this year.
Loyal Wingman weight-on-wheels milestone
Boeing explains the aircraft, which uses artificial intelligence to extend the capabilities of manned and unmanned platforms, is the first to be designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia in more than 50 years. It also represents Boeing’s largest investment in an unmanned aircraft outside of the United States.
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