Originally Posted by
Lonewolf_50
sandy: FWIW, keeping the UK defense industrial base warm is important to do. (See current events for why). So if it keeps BAE in the UK warm, perhaps (in the long run) a good path forward.
Oh I do understand that, it does makes sense for keeping industry engaged and warm, and for the political approval and jobs perspective, but undoubtedly adds cost, and when done wrong (Chinook mk3, AJAX vehicles....) can be problematic. .