I've been talking about arms procurement for awhile now because the real life issues here will directly affect the game in the long run with upgrades to existing and purchasing/development of new equipment.
1. China keeping up with the "Jones".
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/22611/
2. How to save a buck, get a red pencil! Some of this I've already covered.
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/21729/
A. What about the U.S. with the Asian situation?
http://www.defpro.com/news/details/22818/
3. And you ask how Russia broke it's all time arms sales record in 2010? Well just ask the #1 arms importer in the world! The second ref breaks it down nicely and it is from one of the world's most respected think tanks.
http://www.defpro.com/daily/details/...8d869b2e7a7212
http://www.sipri.org/media/pressreleases/armstransfers
Regards,
Pat