Random, I will bow to your superior knowledge.
Please pass on to Boeing that they may want to pull there press release and ammend their sales pitch delivered at Farnborough.
"The P-8I incorporates not only India-unique design features, but also Indian-built sub-systems that are tailored to meet the country’s maritime patrol requirements. The P-8I features open systems architecture, advanced sensor and display technologies, and a worldwide base of suppliers, parts, and support equipment."
"“We have a great partnership with India, which has helped us keep the program
on schedule and on budget,” said Mark Jordan, Boeing P-8 International program manager.
Boeing Delivers Sixth P-8I Maritime Patrol Aircraft to India
I am not knocking P8, infact, believe it is our only option. Just advocating maybe some fine tuning in the interest of British self interest.
P.S may I suggest an ammendment.
2." Anyone who knows a bit of aviation history knows that when we do this the outcome is a) More expensive, b) less capable, c) late.
when dealing with BAE."
I'm done, off to The Kimberley.