"the countries that blend UAV use in with regular manned aircraft will do rather better than those who go UAV and sod the pilot".
A mix of types is required that are fit for purpose rather than having bells and whistles for the sake of it. Post 2020 we might need the Typhoon to fly from land bases and Super Hornet from the carrier(s) both working with UAV's and the F-35C depending on the threat. Super Hornet can be bought wired for EW and to provide AAR both of which are force enhancing. Follow the RAAF's sound choice but then add the availability of the carrier(s) to solve the HNS issue.
Other than for training and for any real need, I see no point in having the
F-35C deployed
all of the time carrier(s) are at sea. It's just to expensive
