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What is the rationale behind wanting to retire the Carl G? Isn't it better suited for use on the offensive than the ERYX? Not to mention cheaper to use against bunkers and low value targets. Also, with the ALAAWS eventually coming into service, isn't ERYX on the chopping block too? It seems like...

Good list DG-41. Would amphibious capability be worth adding too? Especially if it takes little or no prep time to use? It may not be useful that often, but it does give greater mobility options to the recce unit and reduces the tendency for water obstacles to dictate when you can go.  Just my...

Are SSK's poor at ASW vs. all subs? If I understand what you said correctly, a SSK is only effective against an SSN when the conditions are favourable. This I can believe since SSN's have much more maneuverability and speed. However, how do SSK's fare against other SSK's? It would seem at first...

Substituting the CT_CV for the LPT won't necessarily affect votes in the London area. After all, we'd still need to buy the LAV-III / IV chasis to place it on, and these are made in London. The LPT (AFAIK) is manufactured in the States. Integration of the turret and hull would also probably...

It sounds to me like things are very much uncertain at this time. The last proposal announced was for $6 billion, and that included about 20 ch-47's, 15-20 c-130J's and 15 c-27J's. Now they're saying $10 billion, but with 3 to 8 fewer c-130J's and 2 an-124-100M's added? I'm not sure why the two...