Chicken leg,
"That's my point, it was primarily designed as a sub hunter and yet there aren't any subs to hunt (that matter anyway, and certainly not for the rediculous price we're paying). I reckon I could find the 4 Iranian subs with a karioke microphone and an ipod headset!"
I would guess from your comment above that sub hunting isn`t your strong point, it probably isn`t even your weak point either.
Reading the "whats happening at ISK" suggest that we need the MRA4 more than ever. It will be a large leap in capability and hopefully serviceabilty as well.
Sub hunting has not died, i would suggest the TG commander on his carrier passing through the straits of Hormuz has them very much on his mind as would anyone operating in the northern pacific. The Kipper fleet has evolved as the threat has changed, the MR2 reflects that, as does the MRA4.
If given the stand off weapons that it is designed / wired for, then some of the FJ jockeys maybe looking for a job.