Relative peanuts
In a world where oxygen trolleys etc cost amazing amounts, Sea Harriers come out as good value.
So do Harrier 2+'s, compared to a navy sunk by some inconsiderate type not willing to oblige time tables.
If the Type 45 destroyer - all 6 of them - can do 600+ knots with the missile range of a Sea Harrier on CAP, this I have to see.
With the oh so predictable delays for the JSF, a squadron or so of Harrier 2+ ( not GR 9, still a mud mover with very short range missiles & no radar ) would still make sense - and unfortunately avoids the inability of BAe to build Harriers now - though even Warton could probably have managed an FA2 update / refurbish, if internal politics allowed - they managed the Indian upgrade, though the scrimping & robbing parts involved was a little horrifying.
Remind me, how much was the comfy office in Whitehall ?
I'll race you to & in the wheelchairs at the home...