I read that the Government are only this month stating what their vessel/construction/support requirements are. Until that happens it's anyone's guess who will get the order but one thing is certain BAe representatives have stated that they are not interested in fixed cost orders and wish to remain ...

No I am not and a representative of BAe was reported as having said exactly that. What the hell is your problem? I'm not in the habit of making things up, for you or for anyone else. Do a little research and then, when you've found it, you can apologise. Have they stated that or have you just made i...

I'm surprised you're not accusing me of lying about that as well. The boats were not "cutting it" in the seas off NZ which are somewhat rougher than those around the UK, so yes they might well be ideal for us when they've not matched someone else's requirements. Do you follow other people ...

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Thanks for letting me join. I'm retired ex Royal Navy and Army and former defence Historian and Analyst with the MOD. Currently writing a book.

The RNzN might be selling off one or more of their 340 Ton Protector Class Inshore Patrol Vessels. Just the job for the UK Border Force.

I'm not in the habit of making things up, for you or for anyone else. Do a little research and then, when you've found it, you can apologise. Have they stated that or have you just made it up? If you've just made it up then maybe it's better in the Stuff I Just Made Up thread. Otherwise how about so...

BAe have stated that they're not interested in the Type 31 unless they're able to increase costs during the design, development and building stage. They said that they have "no interest in fixed price orders" it is not the game they're in and that they're "BAe too important to do thin...

The first ship in that role in that location was HMS Rame Head which I went on as a cadet back in the 70's, then HMS Kent and she was replaced by HMS Bristol.