Not that long ago I suggested that it would be 2018 before we had a credible F-35 fleet. Recent stories of protracted delays to both CVF and JCA make that date more likely not less when you take into account IFTU and work up of ship and squadrons. The first T45 wont be operational until 2009 either. As I recall the announcement regarding the withdrawal of the Shar, it was a short term measure. I don't call 12 years short. The policy needs to be reviewed now while we still have something to review.