Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
What a shame they didn't look at where the money is actually going. QEC isn't even the biggest budget line in the Navy EP. Nor is the combined QEC and F35 the biggest item in the overall EP - in total or in in-year spend. Typhoon is still by far the biggest spend (total and in-year) and FSTA is only just below the combined QEC/F35.
That's before you start looking at the submarine budget....
Although I don't doubt it, I am a bit surprised that Typhoon is the biggest spend. I assume that this is due to new acquisition costs ? as the flying rate is not high and I believe reliably rates are good.
Would be interesting to understand the background.