Interesting comments in the MRA4 thread about what to do with all the personnel if Nimrod gets chopped - the answer is fairly obvious. This Government is determined to make its case for reducing costs and lowering spending. I really don't think most people have understood the scale of the changes likely to be introduced as a result of the SDR. Very few Ivory towers will remain intact after this so now is a good time is a good time to assess whether you are really up for a change or not - it's coming anyway.