Interesting article in DT this morning:
MoD balances books first time in four decades, Defence Secretary to announce - Telegraph
To quote a section....
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The Navy’s ability to conduct substantial on amphibious operations will be restored with the MoD paying to convert all 22 of the RAF’s Merlin troop transport helicopters for sea movements. The Fleet will also receive funding to start building its fleet of advanced Type 26 frigates.
At least £200 million will be made available to upgrade the fleet of Puma helicopters that are likely to play a role in ferrying special forces around the Olympics.
The Eurofighter Typhoon, that had limited success over Libya, will now receive funding to allow it to carry a full array of armaments including the Stormshadow and Brimstone missiles.
Good news all round? Of course only after such speculation is announced but it may put to bed the acrimony over who has what SH........but I doubt it!