Consequences, consequences: budget settings starve the Air Force & a bureaucracy avoids scrutiny

The Grumpy Strategists discuss the consequences of budget settings on the Air Force, focusing on the secrecy and lack of accountability in the Defence bureaucracy. They highlight concerns about the Hunter Frigate program's potential obsolescence and the challenges in military system design and budgeting. The podcast also explores the lack of transparency in defense shipbuilding budget allocation, cost concerns, and the significant portion of the defense budget dedicated to maritime capabilities.