Defence spending needs a dose of reality

I've been thinking about defence spending a lot lately and I'm not convinced that a zero-based budgeting approach is the way to go. It sounds good in theory, but I think it's a bit simplistic. We need to take a step back and look at what we're trying to achieve with our defence spending. Are we just trying to cut costs or are we trying to create a military that's equipped to deal with modern threats.

For me, the issue is not just about cutting waste and inefficiency, it's about making sure we're spending money on the right things. We need to be investing in programmes and projects that will actually make a difference, not just throwing money at things because they sound good. I'd like to see a more nuanced approach, one that takes into account the complexities of modern defence. We need to be thinking about cybersecurity, drones, and all the other new technologies that are changing the face of warfare.