F-111

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Originally Posted by PeriscopeDepth

I find Australian Defence policy very interesting. They have a huge area to cover with relatively little resources. I also hate the F-35 with a passion. It has a limited place in AF's at best.

Now, what is the ADF's job? Honestly, it's not defending the mainland from China. Never can the ADF be expected to do that on their budget. It's slapping Indonesia around by yourself, worst case. Which means a long range, quick turnaround, BOMBER SPEC'd aircraft to sustain sortie rate. IMO, the ADF would be better off with a handful of F-22s (or F-15s) to smack the fighters and AD; the rest of the ADF combat AF consisting of X-45C spec'd drones.

PD

the bombing of Jakata and turn around was the reason for the F-111.

But we are buying both the F-22 & F-35, plus the global hawk, Wedgetail (cheap AWACS), and I've heard rumors of a CV like the brittish version (STOL req'd types).

a little info on the ADF White Paper:
http://www.defence.gov.au/minister/M...?CurrentId=474

some more info:
http://www.australianreview.net/jour.../cheeseman.pdf

MOD's site:
http://www.defence.gov.au/whitepaper/