Regarding Army accumulation, the White Paper continues, war reserves are proceeding on a large scale. All stages of design and development have already been ended, or are within sight of completion, with respect to nearly all major articles of armament and equipment, A certain amount of equipment. including modern vehicles, has already been issued to the territorial army. The new types of aircraft which are being delivered to the squadrons have shown a high degree of performance.
Equipment, including many new improved types of armament and instruments, has fulfilled all expect tions and deliveries are proceeding satisfactorily, The number of types of aircraft are being progressively reduced. Six shadow factories for air frames, air screws and bombs have been started or will be shortly.
The defence programme has involved the provision of additional storage accommodation for all Services, entailing heavy expenditure.
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