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Or we could have been wiser and bought 8x P-3C, spare parts, a flight simulator and other material at the price of 271 million euro - just like the Germans did in 2004-2005. OK, they were 20 years old, but LM did some upgrades (Capability Upgrade Program - CUP) to bring them up to scratch.
Or in 2007 - The U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin have finally settled issues over price and offset options, and are expected to soon sign a contract for 12x refurbished P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft for $1.3 billion, said sources in Taiwan.
We had the offer and we blew it 15 years ago...
(Credit to Vick Van Guard for his picture)