grousehunter
I imagine the RAAF acquisition model may be one to follow closely. We're getting 8 (+4) P-8s from 2017, and will likely leverage off RAAF/Boeing Wedgetail AEW&C support facilities for deeper maintenance and EW support at Amberley, and will establish a flightline maintenance, spares warehouse and flight and cabin training facility at Edinburgh to mirror that of the Wedgetail's at Williamtown.
It's expensive to setup and run your own support and training facilities, but it can be done with initial deep support from Boeing and the US Navy - the old saying 'buy cheap, buy often' applies!
Cheers