from an Army standpoint, the pointy bits of the RAF could go - keep the lift, mobility and ISTAR, and we'll use Artillery to make up for the lack of Paveway or Brimstone...
when was that last - non-friendly - RAF air to air kill again...?
sadly of course, Sandy Parts is correct, future directorships at BAES/LM et al focus the mind of senior crabs, and sod effect.