Originally Posted by
Not_a_boffin
COD is not the only way to resupply engines - as noted above there are other ways. Nor is that the primary use of the USN C2/V22 COD fleet. Linking COD to engine supply is a tad disingenuous.
No-one expects Carrier Strike to leap fully formed from the wrapper. It's going to be an evolutionary process. Much like most large procurements.
Indeed.
How apt indeed.
Spend. Spend and then.......Spend again.