Originally Posted by foxtrotalpha18
Don't put money on the extra Super Hornets...an LOR was submitted ONLY so we could move quickly if it becomes necessary to buy more rather than have to THEN go through the convoluted approval process.
It's a long way from a done deal...
To see how the Govt views the likelihood of delivery check the budget papers for the civil upgrade works associated with getting Williamtown and Tindal (and the FOBs like Scherger) up to spec for the JSF.
No money allocated this financial year, project apparently on hold. Will be interesting to see what comes out in the new Budget.