WEBF
to have shipborne strike aircraft
NATO did have such a capability didn't they? Not every role has to be provided by UK nor should UK have the need to provide every role in a
NATO or
coalition operation.
The cuts in defence were made for financial reasons - we were broke. Never mind the reasons why as it won't change a thing. Money still needs to be saved. There is no new money so where would the money come from to fund your plans? What capabilities would you have got rid of instead? I don't recall you having ever answered either of those questions and I, for one, would be fascinated to hear.