1. Think of it as a very fast patrol boat that can be uplifted as/where needed. The Soviets had 100's of OSAs that would have been very effective at coastal defence/attack.
or how about saving money and using something we already have....such as a Lynx
2. Excellent at supporting amphibious forces.
...again, I'd like to save the tax payer millions by suggesting we utilise an aircraft proven and already available.
3. Prevent (and destroy) USS Cole type attacks.
....and again, a role that the Lynx is comfortable with....
4. More effective than a Wessex V with twin fixed forward firing GPMGs - yes, Junglies did have such things
... and again...why not use current equipment.