I'd be very angry if I purchased a car that unreliable, let alone a defence asset. Is this something that happens often? I have to plead ignorance, I'm more a foreign policy guy and less a defence spec person (specialist? Dare I say nerd, heh?). Part of the reason I I'm on this site is to make good that ignorance.
Time will tell if we got thing right with Choules regarding her transformer problems, I'd say the RAN will have come to terms with the proposion system just like they will have to do the same with the Canberras (LHD)
I dont want to extend too much. Spanish public deficit in 2012 is low, 6.7 % gdp, and public debt is low +-80 % gdp. The only that is wrong here are economic rating companies, wrong bank balance rules, media confusing people, and with bad intentions. Anyway Spanish economy is strong.
Este foro no es para decir esas cosas, aqui se habla de cosas serias sobre temas militares, si quieres hablar de la economia española habre un post en la seccion apropiada, si no tu tiempo aqui sera corto.
It is quite alright. Your efforts and pictures are indeed appreciated.
The electrical thing is just what happens. Until you go proving your new shiny toy, you really don't know what sort of issues may crop up. Even with proven kit, you need a plan to handle issues like things breaking, or needing repairs. How many ships and aircraft have issues with life expectancy and structural cracking? Its fairly common and can be managed. It just depends if they are long term and if they inhibit operational capability.
If this is to be the case, then we need a third. The government, and more importantly the RAN, can't afford to have a repeat of the Kanimbla/Manoora situation, where they were both worked so hard that they died together.
The economy of a country is directed related with the defence expenditure of a country, it is the cause of amount of defence expenditure. So general auxiliar economic info, that are not exceeding in big paragraphs, just general info is related to any defence topic. There is another data generally very used in forums and it is the % of gdp that goes to defence absolutely related to public deficit and fiscal pressure from public debt.
Not really tricky at all, the RAN is pretty familiar with the 9LV and associated equipment, especially with the superstructure being built here and having Australian specific modifications to the layout of it
Never underestimate what can be lost in translation. What about all those problems with the AWD blocks at Williamstown a few years ago? I remember BAE blamed the spanish drawings. There could be a few issues trying to weld things down which neither Navantia or BAE have done before.
Well, as a moderator can we consider the matter done with from this point on, please? If you two wish to privately discuss Spain's economy, feel free, but for the purposes of this thread getting back on topic would be appreciated. Cheers mate.
And I remember that BAE finally acepted that they messed up and it was their own fault.
exactly, and there could easily be similar problems with canberra
Totally missinterpreted you, my fault.
The issue was an inexperienced work force, recruited and trained at the last minute to do one of the most complex parts of the job following the original contractor being eliminated due to unforeseen financial issues. Bar are now out performing other contractors now their team is up to speed. The blame for the issues encountered can be laid firmly at the feet of successive Australian governments and their inconsistent procurement.Totally missinterpreted you, my fault.
How could that be? the task in hand is easier than the AWDs, but they can always fall into the easiest of mistakes, using inches instead of centimeters
I know others have said it but ...... bloody brilliant, thanks
