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Originally posted by The real Jack View PostNotice the grey squares on the bridge....hint...the ship isn't finished yet...
thanks RJ.
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Originally posted by easyrider View PostWindows, just for RGJ
thanks easyrider.
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Originally posted by knocker View Postso is it too early to say if the option to order a third ship will be exercised or will the naval service have to wait for the bean counters to give the go ahead ?
The options won't be considered until
(a)OPV1 and 2 are built, or almost complete
(b)The Decision on the EPV has been made.
You'd be surprised to hear the bean counters in this case were more favourable to the project than the second last minister for Defence.(You couldn't sail an OPV up O'Connell St on Paddys Day).
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.
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NS authorities consider it a priority, and some say the Powers that be would be willing to sacrifice OPV3 as long as they get EPV1. Its about ensuring future capability.
However it is considered a priority in terms of a direct P31 Replacement, which would be expected in 2020 under current guidelines. Failing that, OPV3 would require a helideck, which would probably increase it to the smaller end of the EPV criteria anyway.
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.
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