You are absolutely right. I am no expert in IP or government affairs but I would imagine that stakes in the project become an issue and even though a fully working "final" product say version 1.0 for production might be ready, the investment necessary for production of such parts are massive.
Second to that is the know how and expertise in precision manufacturing for such products that require a high degree of reliability.
In addition to this continues R&D and investing must be done for problems and improvements.
In summary I guess the people "get" their "profits" in the form of an army/navy/space marines equipped with the latest air breathing rocket engine.
Second to that is the know how and expertise in precision manufacturing for such products that require a high degree of reliability.
In addition to this continues R&D and investing must be done for problems and improvements.
In summary I guess the people "get" their "profits" in the form of an army/navy/space marines equipped with the latest air breathing rocket engine.