JAJ
"in the current economic climate, our choices have had to be restricted"
But even in the current economic climate, our first choice was, unlike a much richer country like Germany, to become involved! Having decided to do so yes, we must then use what we have and also work in a coalition with others to provide what is required for military intervention.
Choice is less about Harriers and Carriers versus Tornado and Storm Shadow but trying to plan for where and when HMG might choose to become involved in the future.