As for military procurement... every program has been ripe with egos and incompetence... and dare I say soft corruption.
Once they get out there are far too many ex military "know it alls" that get appointed to positions of power or influence in civil aviation in Australia.
For a start look at CASA & Airservices!
Then the Government advisers... look at how many ex military are advising the Commonwealth and State Governments, particularly in areas like industry, trade and investment.
Too true, and maybe someone could have a look at this information, and see whether our taxpayer dollars are being spent in the right places?:
Australia is now world's sixth-largest arms importer | Australia news | The Guardian
Ie: if we spent $xxx less on submarines, at how many major airports could we get a CAT III ILS system installed?