AW are in bed with the M0D, therefore the UK government. Every stop will be pulled out to establish Yeovil as the production line for the 189. It is estimated that there will be atleast 15yrs work if this 'perceived' demand comes off. Therefore it is essential that the 189 is selected. The government have already poured money into AW, 46 million about 6 weeks ago to 'stop' them leaving Yeovil because of a lull in activity and recently another 256 million to continue with the SeaKing maintenance scheme.
Now if that isn't enough emotional blackmail, I don't know what is.
There is no conflict of interest viz a vie Long SAR because BOTH applicants are advocating the 189 for short range SAR.
If I was a gambling man - job done!