As in so many other aspects of history - we have been here before. BAE will not dare kick up a stink about P-8 because it would just draw more attention to the MRA4; the only reason BAE haven't copped more stick already is that it suits both BAE and the MoD to gloss over the whole episode and hope it goes away. If a slanging match develops, I would not be entirely surprised to see some ugly truths about MRA4 finding their way into circulation. They were already hinted at in Fox's letter higher up the thread.
Easystreet,
I said the press would kick up a stink, BAE would have nothing to gain commenting on any P8 purchase. Don't beleive any hint Fox has made about MRA4's supposed flaws because that plane would have been in service NOW had it not been axed, there are people here who flew the MRA4 who can verify it.
I'll say it one last time, MRA4 died because it was called Nimrod and that is the only reason.