future headline:
Incoming Prime Minister Gordo unveils new MOD policy... "In order to best apply scarce pounds to the defense of the UK, the MOD will now be "Fitted for, but not with an active military component".
All RAF, RN, and RA components will be converted to reserve units with a cap of 30 days active service per annum, and day-to-day operations will be contracted to civilian providers on an "as needed" basis.