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Military Might, Political Fights
#military
Military Might, Political Fights
Politicians love to show off their military spending, especially when it comes to unveiling shiny new projects. Take the aircraft carrier with no aircraft—billions spent on a massive ship built to launch planes, but when it comes to actually buying the planes, that’s where the budget cuts hit. The carrier sits there, all kitted out with a runway and high-tech gadgets, but it’s basically just a giant, expensive boat with no purpose. Meanwhile, the same politicians who approved the ship are slashing the budgets for the planes it was supposed to carry, hoping nobody notices the giant floating metaphor for wasted potential. It’s classic politics: build something impressive, then hope no one asks what it actually does.
UK Poised to Buy F-35 Jets Despite Trump's 'Kill Switch' Fears
- Monday, 31 March 2025
The UK is set to confirm its order for F-35 Lightning jets from America despite concerns that President Trump could disable them. The government plans to purchase the aircraft instead of Eurofighter Typhoons, despite union calls for a switch citing the risk of Trump "waking up in a bad mood and locking us out" of using their own fighter jets. Defence sources downplay the prospect, noting the UK's involvement in F-35 development and production.
