Well, they didn't say "this latest batch is much more reliable than the previous batches which were horrible", but it would be stupid if NHIndustries didn't improve anything in all those years of production.
Just the one? Or all three?
Unclear. It appears to be a Danish offer, although the Argies have been exploring options such as Italian ones. Fincantieri S.p.A has been trying to flog Maestrale to the Indonesians for an interim need and even FREMMs (because Marina Militare wants to avoid a costly mid-life upgrade). I presume those would be on the table.
I wonder why Denmark even want to sell one of their best ships. A replacement will not come soon.
Big chance that a very big part of their defence budget is used for the second hand F-16s. So the navy will be very lucky if there is still some left over for a Maestrale class ship.
Because this. It is not final, of course, just comments about repurposing and the chief was explicit that no plans to sell. However, those problems mentioned might not deter a lesser regional navy that does not have to face complex threats.
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The odd thing is that this is linked to the head of the navy saying he wants to give up trying to fix the CMS, & instead buy new ships. That'd hardly encourage anyone to buy them. They'd either have to accept limited functionality, or replace the CMS. And if they can replace it, why doesn't the Danish navy want to? The ships have been in commission for 13 years, so they're not ancient. I think a CMS which'd work with their systems is available off the shelf.
Unfortunately I am familiar with that scenario.
Great idea!
Given that he has an entirely Chinese name & was in the USN for a relatively short time before starting his treason, I think Sandhi Yudha is right, & there was more to it than money. It's even possible that he was planted in the job.
