We need proper defence spending, not just more money for useless projects!

Saw this advert the other day for some new drone thing the RAF supposedly needs. Cost billions, apparently. Made me think about our lads out there, or even just our own borders. It’s all well and good having fancy tech but what’s the point if we can’t actually project power or even secure our own shores properly? Feels like we’re throwing money at problems without actually solving them.

We need to be focusing on what actually matters for national security. That means having enough troops, properly equipped, and ready to go. It means investing in things that give us a real strategic advantage, not just the latest shiny gadget that’ll be obsolete in five years. Think about our Navy – it’s a joke compared to what it used to be. We need ships that can actually patrol and defend our interests, not just ceremonial vessels.

This isn't about being aggressive, it’s about being realistic.