Jack
And with ASRAAM the GR9 would be a credible defence in certain scenarios, but it doesn't matter, because a) the AD 'gap' left by SHar is only for six years
Just out of interest how long did WW2 last for?
Please see Vectoredthrusts comments on the AD capability of the GR9. Is he incorrect?
If there were any meaningful threat to UK JSF you'd hear the bleating from Boeing from here. Equally, any threat to JSF would soon be apparent from BAE, as would threats to the carrier.
The bleating from Boeing has stopped, Lockheed were the JSF winners.
FEBA
Send a gun boat
