If the numbers being bandied around are correct then the case for binning GR4 entirely must be compelling (in terms of realising £ savings); however from an offensive capability point of view then that leaves us, well.... with nothing Unless of course I'm missing something and we have Typhoon aircraft, pilots and infrastructure aplenty all trained and ready to go in 'swing role'. As far as I'm aware Typhoon is at best unproven in this arena and at worst simply not ready and available in anything like sufficient numbers to both cover AD and the Stan or any other unforeseen requirements.
But I trust Dave has his finger firmly on the pulse here and will make all the right decisions.....
Not long to go now.