The lesson of Kosovo is: more troops, not air power

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Nato's experiences in Kosovo, Yugoslavia, made it clear that there is a need for more weapons that can achieve the required precision to limit civilian casualties but can be launched from a safe distance regardless of weather conditions. There will be significant costs associated with rebalancing of capabilities for air systems in response to Kosovo. It is likely that the Army will be the main beneficiary of the air campaign in budgetary terms, as it is clear that more troops are required.

Government domestic functions, Yugoslavia, Defense Programs NEC, Armed Forces, Analysis, Evaluation, Military aspects, Defense programs, National defense, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Kosovo

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Denis Smallwood

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Denis Smallwood joined the Royal Air Force in 1938. He was an Air Ministry planner after the 1939 to 1945 war, and was involved in the Suez campaign, which he was critical about. He was involved in the College of Air Warfare, and in Bomber operations. His last service posting was Chief of Strike Command Commander, from 1974 to 1976. He then held the post of military adviser at British Aerospace. He was involved in charitable works and was knighted twice.

Air Force Commands, Obituary, Personalities, United Kingdom. Royal Air Force, Smallwood, Denis

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Why we still need strong armed forces

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Those who argue that the UK should drastically reduce its defence budget, abandoning its traditional role as a country heavily involved in international security, are misguided. The UK is now only spending 2.7% of its national income on defence, but its armed forces are having to undertake many more tasks than they did in the past. Reducing defence spending further would make it impossible for the UK to undertake very valuable operations such as peacekeeping work in Bosnia.

Defense Administration & Finance, United Kingdom, Military policy, Defense spending

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