Originally Posted by
MrBernoulli
BAe in general seem to feel that the MoD exists to keep its fat cats in fat pensions and perks, in spite of the third-rate gear they produce. I hope the SFO screw them big time.
MOD is every bit as much to blame as the suppliers. And I suspect BAE's income comes more from USA and Saudi these days; MOD will be a small, and declining, part of its portfolio.
However, on thread, I recall a BAe (before BAE Systems) marketing guy telling me years ago that the difference between a 'bribe' and 'commission' was timing. I do hope they get their timing right, unfailingly....
I don't think I could sail that close to the wind; and what really surprises me is that so many ex mil guys have, and perhaps, do.