Let's see if we can distill this Smiths and friends "deal":
It's a R&D deal expected to last 2 years before anything can even be submitted for approval (and we know what that process is like!). Then followed by manufacturing and then deployment/procurement. Oh and where is the $$ of the R&D deal? Can;t seem to find it anywhere? SO what about 3-4 years before this sees the light of day if at all?
Forgive me if it appears the competition is more threatened than threatening. Our biggest competition right now is our own finances whihc I believe will be sorted out shortly.