
Improvements in our airlift and sealift forces to transport equipment and soldiers rapidly to counter military aggression anywhere in the world, are moving forward.” – Ronald Reagan, February 8, 1982 Rapid production of new combat systems including the M-1 Abrams tank, the AV-8B Marine Corps attack aircraft and the F/A-18 Navy tactical fighter have been approved. A 5-year shipbuilding program including 133 new ships and a total investment of $96 billion - double the 5-year program of the previous administration - has been launched. Development of a new, larger, and more accurate MX missile to preserve our land-based deterrent is proceeding. A new bomber for early deployment and an advanced (Stealth) bomber for the 1990's have been approved to retain our capability to penetrate Soviet air defenses.

Today, health is being restored….Critical investments in conventional and strategic force modernization are now moving rapidly forward. I also proposed strengthening the Nation's defenses, to restore our margin of safety and counter the Soviet military buildup….A year ago every component of military strength was flashing warning lights of neglect, under-investment, and deteriorating capability. Special Interest: RailRoad Junction, the locomotive encyclopedia.“In my first address to the country, I went before the American people to report on the condition of our economy. Part of a network of sites that includes GlobalFirepower, a data-driven property used in ranking the top military powers of the world, (World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft), (World Directory of Modern Military Warships),, detailing the history of the world's most iconic spyplane, and, cataloguing military medals and ribbons. was used in the generation of this content site is 100% curated by humans. Please direct all other inquiries to militaryfactory AT.

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