well written Sandman. I don't post much anymore but I like what you said and with both feet on the ground to boot.
IMO, all MS's are behind schedule.
MS5 was put on the back burner because of MS8 taking priority. Now it has been moved up with MS8 taking a back seat until the MBE cleaning is done.
MS7 was always in the hands of BAE, and obviously they are nearing completion of the 3rd party fabrication.
Although, management has under-estimated timelines, the fact of the matter is they are making progress. When MS5 and 7 are announced, I hope it is followed with a military contract with BAE.
But for now, I will put these shares away in my RSP soon to retire off of them,,,,,,,,, sometime in the near future.
GL.