Defence funding: Want to bet?

I don't:

MacKay touts $60B for new military equipment
'The funding will be there,' defence minister tells industry

One reason:

Flaherty says deficit to soar to $50 billion

See this post for background:

"The Canadian Forces: Stuck in neutral"/CF future strength; major capital projects

More here.

Predate: The MND has been defensive about capital spending before:

Military contracts
'Buying Canadian'
Is Canada getting its money's worth?