RAAF boss at ASPI dinner

ASPI (our taxpayer funded "Think tank" that doesn't really do much) tweeted a speech by the RAAF boss. Some highlights (hit conversation links to see context).

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 41s

@ASPI_org Just that with emerging PacRim threats, there will be no RAAF "airpower" http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-Su-35S-Flanker.html … #ausdef #auspol

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 7m

@ASPI_org Not an answer. Ask me.

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 7m

@ASPI_org TF-35B is in deep trouble.Thermal shedding issues. And the fact that the LHD isn't built to take it, mods or no. #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 9m

@ASPI_org Hard to do with the Just So Failed consuming $40,000 per flight hour (when it flies) #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 11m

@ASPI_org How? Aircrew will be at extreme risk of getting shot down because of your pet theories? http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-NOTAM-051107-1.html … #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 12m

@ASPI_org Australia will basically lose regional air capability. http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-2009-01.html … #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 13m

@ASPI_org Untrue. Those are Lockheed Martin talking points, not analysis. http://elpdefensenews.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/f-35s-air-to-air-ability-limited.html … #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 14m

@ASPI_org No it is not. It is a disaster. It even qualifies for the DMO project of concern list http://www.ausairpower.net/APA-NOTAM-190209-1.html … #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 17m

@ASPI_org Just not with any help from the moribund DMO http://elpdefensenews.blogspot.com.au/p/australian-defence-reading-list.html … #auspol #ausdef

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Eric Palmer @E_L_P · 19m

Nothing but spin http://elpdefensenews.blogspot.com.au/p/f-35-reading-list.html … MT @ASPI_org AM Brown to reveal RAAF's response to changing strategic http://australianaviation.com.au/2014/05/raaf-plans-to-break-down-barriers-to-realising-f-35s-full-potential/ …

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