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The future of defence: The RAF - Options and Recommendations
OPTIONS
The next government could end inter-Service rivalry by creating a fully integrated single Service along the lines of the US Marines, whose ground units are partnered by their own Harrier support jets, and transport and attack helicopters. The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) could be sacrificed to buy more drones, intelligence-gathering assets and cheaper, off-the-shelf attack aircraft for a lighter and more agile Force.
The defence review could decide that Britain needs to retain the expeditionary capability that comes with having at least one aircraft carrier, but cannot afford the JSF. In that case it would be entirely possible, and politically advantageous if Britain wants a new entente cordiale, to buy the French Rafale jet. The Rafale is much cheaper than the JSF and compatible with our proposed carriers if they are built for catapult-assisted take-off. The Rafale has a service life until 2040.
The RAF may persuade the Government that it is essential to retain the full spectrum of war fighting capabilities, in which case the JSF could be bought in smaller numbers. A final option is for the review to conclude that defence is a vital national interest and that the spectrum of defence capabilities cannot be compromised. That would mean bigger spending cuts to other government departments. Defence accounts for just over 2 per cent of Britain’s budget. In that case, Britain could buy its full complement of Eurofighter Typhoons and JSFs, as well as the carriers to fly them from.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7012820.ece
The future of defence: The RAF - Options and Recommendations
OPTIONS
The next government could end inter-Service rivalry by creating a fully integrated single Service along the lines of the US Marines, whose ground units are partnered by their own Harrier support jets, and transport and attack helicopters. The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) could be sacrificed to buy more drones, intelligence-gathering assets and cheaper, off-the-shelf attack aircraft for a lighter and more agile Force.
The defence review could decide that Britain needs to retain the expeditionary capability that comes with having at least one aircraft carrier, but cannot afford the JSF. In that case it would be entirely possible, and politically advantageous if Britain wants a new entente cordiale, to buy the French Rafale jet. The Rafale is much cheaper than the JSF and compatible with our proposed carriers if they are built for catapult-assisted take-off. The Rafale has a service life until 2040.
The RAF may persuade the Government that it is essential to retain the full spectrum of war fighting capabilities, in which case the JSF could be bought in smaller numbers. A final option is for the review to conclude that defence is a vital national interest and that the spectrum of defence capabilities cannot be compromised. That would mean bigger spending cuts to other government departments. Defence accounts for just over 2 per cent of Britain’s budget. In that case, Britain could buy its full complement of Eurofighter Typhoons and JSFs, as well as the carriers to fly them from.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article7012820.ece
