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The year 1991 is associated with the end of the Cold War but had things been different and Gorbachev replaced like Kruschev in the 60s with a hard line leadership the UK could not have reduced its armed forces.
The Royal Navy would have needed a replacement for its T42 destroyers sooner than in our time. The three Invincibles might have retained their Seadart or received Seawolf. Sea Harriers were due to get Amraam. Replacement ships were being examined.
The RAF would have needed to develop Tornado strike aircraft and the F2 would have got ASRAAM and Amraam. It might not have got C17 as the C130 was more useful in the NATO resupply role.
Challenger 2 would have entered service sooner and in greater numbers.
The Royal Navy would have needed a replacement for its T42 destroyers sooner than in our time. The three Invincibles might have retained their Seadart or received Seawolf. Sea Harriers were due to get Amraam. Replacement ships were being examined.
The RAF would have needed to develop Tornado strike aircraft and the F2 would have got ASRAAM and Amraam. It might not have got C17 as the C130 was more useful in the NATO resupply role.
Challenger 2 would have entered service sooner and in greater numbers.