So are there any constructive ideas from anyone on how the project can be put back on track?
Its management must be taken out of Airservices and Defence and put in the hands of experts in project management. I think PM&C should set a team of real experts to run such an important project.
Defence think they are experts because they spend so much money. But that's easy when it's not yours and most people think that any money spent by Defence somehow increases defence capabilities.
Airservices think they are the smartest guys in the room because they make so much money. But that's easy when you're running a monopoly.
The mind boggles at the thought of those organisations 'negotiating' with each other to settle the specification and commercial terms.