Trudeau’s point man on national defence has few answers

[Jinentonix]

Why not build our own tanks?

With the choices and quality of modern MBTs available, and how few of them we actually need for the size of our military, it's more cost effective to buy them for now.

 

[taxslave]

The sword was for ceremonial purposes. He was probably tagged for a parade.

Next you will be telling me that the 9mm antiques that miked out at 10.2 mm are for protection.

 

[Murphy]

If you are referring to handgun barrels, the service will continue to shoot them until they are unsafe. Replacing the HP is another in the list of long overdue equipment changes. There are so many examples tht it's probably easier to list what doesn't need upgrading.

 

[Curious Cdn]

Next you will be telling me that the 9mm antiques that miked out at 10.2 mm are for protection.

Wow!

Really?

I'm surprised the the bullet doesn't come out spinning end-over-end, like it's been shot out of a Brown Bess.