Interesting prog on BBC I Player Radio call Report about the state of the MoD Logistics.
Bottom line is its not sexy and as a result been looked down apon by other trades and branches.
Well it looks as if the birds are coming home to roost 5 Billions worth of Stores not accounted for and a system broken and lack of trained personnel resulting is some very basic stores errors.
BBC iPlayer - The Report: The MOD's Missing Kit
Has this got anothing to do with duff aircraft in Malta, well it does mention personnel having to make do and mend to get things done due to lack of spares.