That is perfectly possible, because the other explanation would only apply to v small numbers - the benefit of the joint prgrm being cost avoidance in design (shared) while still getting the economic multiplier effects/ benefits from local build.Ron5 wrote:I read that as meaning an ship that would be fighty enough to be committed to NATO.
ahh... the old difference between want and get.Ron5 wrote: dismiss the idea that the the RN believe they are short of escorts and would like some more.
- takes us back to the mix (that will best fit the most important missions with the money available)