Raydarr,
Whilst I don't disagree that today's navy may well be more capable. Type 45, although controversial (especially as a replacement for the sea jet, Don't get started WEBF!) certainly looks like a kick ass piece of kit, and I have no doubt the new carriers + JSF (even without a rolls royce engine) will still be the nuts... However, 8 great spangly ships can still only be in 8 places at once.... is it not worthwhile noting that the RN have hauled in a massive drug bust in the last week or so, and such roles should continue, but surely something as big and shiny as a type 45 is overkill for such a role?
Food for thought/....