An interesting article on the Think Defence website in to the insanity of cancelling the MRA4:
The Nimrod Insanity | Think Defence
Also, an article on key.aero about the MRA4 decision with more detail from the Minister for Defence Equipment, Support and Technology, Peter Luff on why the decision was taken:
Nimrod axed because of ‘future costs’: key.Aero, Military Aviation
Since the withdrawal of the Nimrod MR2 in March this year, the Ministry of Defence has sought to mitigate the gap in capability through the use of other military assets, including Type 23 Frigates, Merlin Anti Submarine Warfare helicopters and Hercules C-130 aircraft, and by relying, where appropriate, on assistance from allies and partners. Although it was originally assumed that such measures would only be required for a limited period of time, we are now developing a longer-term plan to mitigate the impact of cancellation on our continuing military tasks and capabilities.
Do you think the enormity of their insane decision is dawning on them?