Post by keefyboy on May 14, 2018 18:28:40 GMT
I was guided to this link thanks to PPrune.
www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/11614/usaf-or-nato-should-snap-up-the-rafs-retiring-r1-sentinel-radar-planes
As ex MOD myself, I bet the RAF are gutted about having to give up (if true) this very capable aircraft. Sadly these days all the strategic decisions that generate capability gaps are pretty much made by accountants who know bugger all about capability needs. And whilst I'm on my soapbox I have to say that MOD have the most unprofessional 'Commercial Department' I have ever come across - far too busy patting themselves on the back for jobs they think are well done - the truth is Industry have MOD over the barrel. Rant over!
www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/11614/usaf-or-nato-should-snap-up-the-rafs-retiring-r1-sentinel-radar-planes
As ex MOD myself, I bet the RAF are gutted about having to give up (if true) this very capable aircraft. Sadly these days all the strategic decisions that generate capability gaps are pretty much made by accountants who know bugger all about capability needs. And whilst I'm on my soapbox I have to say that MOD have the most unprofessional 'Commercial Department' I have ever come across - far too busy patting themselves on the back for jobs they think are well done - the truth is Industry have MOD over the barrel. Rant over!