I have already posted this link on the Queensland MRH90 crash specific thread (as reference is made to that crash) but also adding to this thread. It doesn't make for good reading, and comes across as being somewhat bloody minded:
https://asiapacificdefencereporter.c...n-helicopters/
While reliability and availability issue of NH90 / MRH90 didn't sound unique to Australia, some of what I have read did still give me a sense there was a 'camp' in the ADF who just wanted Blackhawk regardless. Also appears there are some in the ADF who can see that is the case and are speaking up, but can't do it officially (Kym Bergmann possibly being informed in that way).
ANAO has been critical of this acquisition project, but perhaps now they should revisit the subject and also look at the disposal decisions and the process for acquisition of the replacement Blackhawk instead.