We could have equipped a Sqn of F15E's (on time) with the cost of one Typhoon.
Chicken Leg
Now I know you know nothing (too many Ns and Os in that) about Defence. Singapore are just about to buy new F15Es (well new for a 30 year old design) At $1 Billion for 12 aircraft. OK that includes some weapons and some logistics support but a Sqn for the cost of 1 Typhoon - get real.
aren't I right in saying that the Typhoon doesn't have a cannon?
No you are wrong (but I will admit there is no guarantee they will ever use it).
Has the MR2 being used in the MP role over the last few years?
Yes, obviously! Even the RAF News still carries stories about it's MP role work. Maybe not the "traditional" sub hunting role, but lost of MP.
Smart procurement Mantra – faster, cheaper, better (time, cost and performance)
Tucumseh - When Smart Procurement was in its infancy I remember talking to a senior chap in (IIRC) Boeing who said "You cannot have faster, cheaper, better. Delivering all 3 is impossible. You can have faster, or cheaper, or better. You might even get faster and cheaper, but not all three". It seems that he was correct!