Nimrod Catch Up
ORAC
Re: SAS costs
I believe this issue may have been highlighted as a potential risk by the time the 2006 contract was agreed and so the need for possible extra funding may have been flagged up then. Now that the fear has become fact the horse-trading begins.
And perhaps it doesn't fly in a straight line because of something the customer specified...I don't know.
Re: Yes Minister
You have quoted those two statements exactly as they were given at the time.
They do not, however, reflect actual reality – go and check BAE's 2006 Annual Report of December 06 and see what is says there. That's the ultimate bottom line. If anyone can explain to me the rather glaring discrepancy between the Minister's statement and the booked order I'd love to hear it.
Jacko
In a word, yes. And even the prospective maritime missions for the MRA4 seem to be locked in a timewarp...it will only carry Sting Rays for gawd's sake.
LowObz
I would be no good at that rock star lifestyle.