Executives fear that an order for 12 new Chinooks is likely to be reduced Photo: CHRISTOPHER PLEDGERForces To Lose More Helicopters In New Round Of Defence Cuts -- The Telegraph
Military helicopters could face fresh cuts despite warnings that the Armed Forces already lack what they need.
The Ministry of Defence has begun a review of helicopter requirements to ensure a "balanced and affordable plan" for the future.
The "rotary wing capability study" prompted warnings from defence industry sources that a number of programmes were "extremely vulnerable".
An order for 12 new Chinooks is likely to be reduced, executives fear.
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My Comment: Slash and burn .... slash and burn. It is only a matter of time before there is nothing to slash and burn with the exception of pay and social benefits .... and that will probably also be on the chopping block.