For the F-35 it is now initial operating capability of 2017-18 to 2020-2021. Gee, I bet they never thought of that when the announcement was made back in 2002.
Efficient!
Funny that the DCP has a bunch of what can now only be categorized as misleading statements in it.
If you believe this. You will believe anything.
JSF production commenced with the initial development of 19 aircraft or ‘test articles’ in which Australian industry won design and manufacturing contracts. Low rate initial production (2007 to 2015) of over 400 aircraft is now underway. Full rate production is scheduled to increase the numbers of JSF to over 3000 throughout the next 20+ years. For Australia’s involvement in the JSF Program, Defence and the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) are working with Australian industry as ‘JSF Team Australia’ to help companies enter and remain in the JSF global supply chain. Industrial Participation Plans that identify major opportunities in the global JSF Program for qualified Australian companies have been agreed with Lockheed Martin Corporation and the JSF engine manufacturer. This participation process will continue over the life of Australia’s involvementin the JSF Program.
Bold emphasis mine. One would think that when dealing with Australia's potentially biggest defence purchase, they may want to get a few things right.
It would be to Mr. Smiths advantage to hire some skilled advisers; least his office look any more stupid than it already is.
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This only talks about the first three squadrons the fourth may come in at 2026
I believe the phrase is something about being able to find own backside with both hands, not with own head (followed by a long, dark plunge into the depths).
Heretic
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