"The Labour Party is open to the idea of a frigate-less Defence Force, saying it’s yet to take a position on replacing the ageing Anzac-class fleet.
"Next they will be open to an Army without guns!
"O’Connor said Labour hadn’t completely ruled out upgrading the frigates, though it was worth considering the technological advancements – and steep cost. "'We will have to maintain marine capability – how that is structured is for future discussions when in government.' "'Money always plays a factor but the commitment to our [Cook Strait] ferries is probably more important than the commitment to the frigates at this point in time.'
"This is a staggering comment by Labour’s spokes[things]. He is saying that they regard the Cook Strait ferries as more important than our navy, There are private ferry operators such as Bluebridge. But it is a core responsibility of the state to defend the country."
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Maybe Labour are looking at international conflicts and seeing the future is MISSILES/DRONES and not frigates??!!
ReplyDeleteMr. Farrar has got his knickers in a twist with his clickbait, stupid statement re: ""army without guns""
IMHO another pre_election anti Labour BS statement.