I wonder if politicians or their staffs read PPRuNe et al?
God, I hope not (other than to have the odd laugh or two
). Just think how much tax we would have to pay to cover the 'spending plans' of some of the armchair generals, admirals and air marshals that frequent these boards if they were actually listened to....
the GR9 could perform an air defence role if aided by an ISTAR asset such as ASaCs Sea King or E3 Sentry, and/or shipborne radars and fighter controllers
So could the GR4 .... which also has a very basic air-to-air radar so may need less help (and my Dad is way harder than your Dad as well!
)
Roll on 2015 .....