JP
Harrier OSD was meant to be 2018 - discussed
here. Support contracts also went to BAE Systems and Rolls Royce. I wonder if these contracts have cancellation clauses or anything?
I don't know why these clauses are seen in such a negative light. If you buy an insurance policy and then cancel it, you have to pay a fee.
Vortex
Most of my comments are based on what I've learnt from others, including when I was briefly aboard a CVS about three years ago whilst she was doing fixed wing flying work ups. It was revealing how many parts of ship were involved in directly supporting flying operations. I remember that some senior FAA types were expressing concerns over skill fade/loss back then.
Anyway:
New leak exposes MoD fury at defence cutbacks
Exclusive: David Cameron's defence review has demoralised the Armed Forces, strained relations with allies and ignored significant military advice, a leaked Ministry of Defence document has disclosed.