It was the way the story was sold as a positive story that struck me. I realise that this is understandable that everyone wants to be as positive as possible, but it risks confusing the public with the idea that the SDSR (and other cuts) had little impact, or that there is merit in the idea, put forward by some, that an armed Tucano could do the same job as a Tornado. Similarly
PR stories about RFAs undertaking what ought to be done by frigates.
Janes seems to be running a related story:
Retro chic: classic Hunters come back into fashion