The British People own the Arrows
When I was in the RAF I thought the Arrows were great fun and I really enjoyed watching them at airshows all over the world.
When I retired and moved into an intensely civilian environment I discovered that a strangely large number of people (probably taxpayers; but I didn't pry!) really loved them.
It seems to me that the British people pay for, and therefore own, the Red Arrows. The continued existence of the RAFAT shouldn't be dependant on the Defence Budget.
If the people want them they should keep them and RAFAT should be provided with the best aircraft for their role.
Rgds SOS