Politics comes into play, too. How much economic benefit will a multibillion dollar contract be to Australia? Are there more pressing needs around, like social housing for instance? At the end of the day, the primary responsibility of any government – blue, red, green, teal – is the security of the nation. Girt by sea as we are, maritime defence is fundamental to our security. So it’s important we get it right.
The Echidna: Girt by sea, wracked by defence procurement failures | Magnet
