I am not sure whether the F18 will perform the role better than JSF. What I do know is that I was extremely proud to know that our two new carriers were to field ground breaking new aircraft.
It saddens me that we are now going to purchase a 30 plus year old design (that lost to the F16) to project UK power overseas.
I an extremely proud of the UK armed forces. I can't help but feel sad that our branches have been "pruned" by the mismanagement of our welfare and immigration policies.
Best,
SSS