Their view: we shouldn't worry; everything is under control.
NACC will be advising on the up coming audit. I wonder what their point of view will be? So What?
The result below is when a government organisation stops looking out for the taxpayer and goes native to the vendor, or their own entrenched bureaucratic interests.
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I do not know what to say, did Bonza write this?
Unfair, I apologise.
Regards
Atticus:
No actually you're going down the right road, but I was thinking more of Dr. Feelgood over at the Lexington Institute.
That's certainly the first time I've seen "realism and reducing risk" used in the same sentence as F-35, hilarious!
So while the entire JSF Program teeters on the brink of financial oblivion, the good folks over at the DMO/NACC spin this as a "possible deferral of aircraft" and then give us the incredibly stupid number of 2243 aircraft to be produced.
This against the backdrop of continued across the board reductions in planned F-35's being purchased and the ongoing war between the US DoD and Lockmart on who's going to PAY for this loser program/aircraft.
Yes, Eric's called it right, the Australian people are in good hands with the DMO/NACC (LOL).
Stormtrooper: Let me see your identification.
Obi-Wan: [with a small wave of his hand] You don't need to see his identification.
Stormtrooper: We don't need to see his identification.
Obi-Wan: These aren't the droids you're looking for.
Stormtrooper: These aren't the droids we're looking for.
Obi-Wan: He can go about his business.
Stormtrooper: You can go about your business.
Obi-Wan: Move along.
Stormtrooper: Move along... move along.
F-35 is over. europe can't afford this plane. The financial crisis is worsening. The rest of partners are too small to carry on. Only Turkey credibly can buy this plane in hundreds.
The next wave to hit the F-35 will be 2012 and 2014. That's korea and japan unveiling their new fighters. It may or may not beat F-35 in spec, but definitely in price and export quantity. By then F-35 global market will be as good a chance as F-20 Tigershark.
The DMO and NACC (especially when together) provide endless examples of "Indifference to Reality".
When this all falls in a heap I hope that a royal commission is held into this debacle with a serious scope to actually get to the bottom of the Government/Corporate culture that allows this to happen.
BTW: What are the alternatives for Australia, F15se, Typhoon, Rafael, F16, F18, NG Gripen??? F22 ((big)if the line is reopened for F22B (C, D,...) with fixes and upgrades.
It's not looking good for the west with PAK-FA, J-20, SU35s, S400, S500 on the horizon.
I would say for next 10 years, australia has limited option. Their best bet is simply buying more F-18, with manufacturing agreement. (bargain hard for discount)
quantity is the name of the game. lots of cheap, self produced F-18. single logistic line and training.
eg. when next high end plane design comes out in 2025 or so, move the F-18 to lower task.
Basically follow US Navy replacement calender.
The Super Hornet (or is that Super Dog) is dead meat against the Su-35S and even upgraded Su-30MKs. What chance will it have in deterring those who end up having the T-50 PAK-FA and,now, the Chengdu J-20.
What is the point buying something that will not do the job?
Defence wise, Australia is becoming the laughing stock of the region.
Thanks Angus.
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