ExBrawdyBumpkin

Ex Royal Signals - EW

[Pat Smith @patsmithcomedy]

Just being frank.. sorry

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@benmoores2 We have to hope Airbus is awarded WSS. Lunacy if it isn't, regardless of what self-centred and regional focus MPs like to think.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

I've been saying this for over a year now.

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[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@LegasovAnalytic Don't you think this is another constellation class in the making, or will NAVSEA/NAVY not make as many modifications this time, with this tender? It's normally 15/20% customisation. What did the final redesign total come out at 80%

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@lukeakehurst @benmoores2 ITAR follows US-origin hardware and technical data for the life of the system, and access to that data is a US government release decision, not LM UK's to give, no matter where the build took place.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@lukeakehurst @benmoores2 Both bids build in the UK. The MoD's requirements state:assembled, integrated and tested in the UK. Airbus builds at Stevenage and Portsmouth, LM at NETPark. The choice on the table isn't Durham jobs versus no jobs. It's which control layer sits on top of a British-built sats.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@Chris1872RTID @UKDefJournal What, and have them delivered in 2036. Look up OCCAR - HYDEF/HYDIS. I'd rather wait for a European/UK solution. https://t.co/3vVPVj2mMD

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@LandSharkUK The first few could be crewed (short periods) for testing, or have maintenance crews flown/or RIB. I agree, this isn't difficult, the key issues are maintenance of the systems and the resilience/failover of them when one goes offline.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@StevenScrase Outstanding post. 👏

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

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[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@markgsx_r The 2 programmes, which the LM have a dire record on, is the same architecture (LM2100)the WSS bid relies upon, suffered billions in cost overruns (initial & lifetime costs). Also ground control and key software failures. I can provide the GAO reports links if needed?

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@markgsx_r I agree, it does drive competition. However, when LM can't deliver on 4 Key US programmes, which I tweeted about last night, I'd have real concerns about them delivering on this. As I said previously, these are my concerns, probably not yours.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

Before the MoD hands Skynet to Lockheed, they should read the GAO reports on Next-Gen OPIR, SBIRS, AEHF, and GPS III/3F. Every single one has faced severe bottlenecks. Ditching Airbus doesn’t dodge the industry's software crisis, it just surrenders UK space sovereignty.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@markgsx_r Let’s not dicuss the multiple GAO reports LM have for the U.S. Space/Satellite programmes. You clearly have your opinion, which I respect. I have mine.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@markgsx_r Yes, space supply chains are brutal right now, but Airbus has the infrastructure to weather it. Ditching nearly 20 years of deeply rooted UK institutional knowledge over broader industry headwinds & ITAR restricted offerings is a gamble the MoD shouldn't take.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@markgsx_r Airbus owned the A400m fiasco, publicly admitted its blunders, absorbed massive corporate losses, and delivered a working asset to the RAF/NATO Europe.

[ExBrawdyBumpkin @BrawdyBumpkin]

@markgsx_r Supply chain is already discussed, which is now mitigated. Workmanship is in the link provided, I presumed you'd read it. Let's not discuss the latest GAO reports on the F35, or revisit WCSP