Originally Posted by
Arty Fufkin
Last time I checked, Airtanker seemed to be delivering on their contract though....
Indeed so, but I wonder what it would cost us to fit the gubbins they need to refuel E3, RJ, C17 and P8 ?
Is it not also the case that we are restrained from using A400 as a refueller under the Airtanker contractual agreement? If so, who ever signed up to that certainly didn't look after the interests of the taxpayer.
It seems that military procurement is a process designed to serve the interests of industry first and foremost. If the folks at the sharp end get a decent bit of kit or service, that's a bonus.