Interesting that the white paper lays emphasis on the need for multi role aircraft - a capability that we had and trained successfully for in 1969 with the Phantom and then abandoned in 1974 - a fine example of reinventing the wheel.
However, it is sound thinking - the smaller the force the more important it is to be able to switch roles to meet the current priority.
Does this secure the short-term future of the Tornado F3 as opposed to the GR4 for SEAD plus in-built AD capability?
Is the Euroblighter to enter service as a multi-role aircraft - if it ever makes it that far?
Will we see stand-off missiles fitted to AWACS and AAR aircraft?
In short, if you can't do at least two jobs, you ain't worth keeping?