Are we in this together?

[d000hg]

Generally, I would agree, but, I think It does when you are talking a refit, which suggests to me internal cosmetic work, not an engineering overhaul.

5m on forms and security

[MrMarkyMark]

5m on forms and security

B*gger, can't argue with that

[Forgotmylogin]

How dare the PM have some seats put into what will still be a working refuelling plane, paying a capital cost to reduce operating expenses, and not even having exclusive use of it.

[meridian]

How dare the PM have some seats put into what will still be a working refuelling plane, paying a capital cost to reduce operating expenses, and not even having exclusive use of it.

The £10m capital cost is still a cost. How much do you think the refit will be worth in 12 years time once it starts to save money, given the non-exclusive use and the advance in tech by then?

[BrilloPad]

Are you some sort of Tory?

Is the definition of a Tory someone who hates contractors?

[d000hg]

Is the definition of a Tory someone who hates contractors?

I think it's someone who hates everyone but themself

[LondonManc]

Hmmm, can't be a coincidence that he's gotten into bed with the Chinese at the same time as ISIS have got hold of SAMs (not Sam's )

[NickFitz]

Apparently it's going to be named Spirit of Austerity

[darmstadt]

Apparently by the time it has paid for itself it will have to be decommissioned...

[MrMarkyMark]

Apparently by the time it has paid for itself it will have to be decommissioned...

Sounds like some of the future, strategic, systems at client co