DESPERADO
The original plan was for the JSF to be delivered 2012 time frame, the SH procurement is to be operational in 2010, looks to me like someone is now playing with the 'time' corner making it a lot tighter. capability overlap instead of gap!, I wonder what requirement was stated in the brief.
I do know the Typhoon would have problems meeting the 2010 for 24 airframes, barring unexpected surprises they could possible squeeze ~15 from the process by 2010, but I'm equally sure some members would give up 9 delivery slots for an order from a well respected procurement agency. AIUI no ones asked, I'd certainly like to hear otherwise as my curiosity would be totally satisfied...
As I see it there was a big opportunity for Oz in offsets that may have been missed.
Mentioning Seasprite was a bit harsh, I suppose Abrahms M1's would have been a bit better than mentioning the Collins class
This bits is a joke so everyone take it easy! and back away from the keyboard slowly.
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