Re Typhoon/F15E/F111 and the RAAF.
Bearing in mind the primary deterrent role of the RAAF, there is nothing available to match F111 capability in terms of payload/range: survivability is another matter. However, Typhoon with SS and conformals would be capable of reaching Australia's traditional 'high agenda' target in a Hi-Hi profile. F15E would probably (?) be similarly capable. In other words, whilst neither Typhoon nor F15E have the legs of F111, their legs are quite long enough. And so what, given the RAAF's continued and improving AAR capability.
Typhoon is, in overall terms, cheaper than F15E, and significantly outlasses it in the A/A role. What, then, provides better value in terms of both capability and $?
Jacko, do I detect that you have modified your view that Gripen is a viable option for the RAAF?