I seem to recall the UK gmvnt, FCO led line was no permenant dets in the Middle East hence the long standing portacabin/hotel accom plan. Im sure the RN will be delighted with the new build and that they no longer have to get changed every morning in the storeroom! Light blue presence equally becoming hardened buildings and has been for a few years. Local sensitives negating the media copy mind...
I think with AKI one of the issues is justifying spend on contingency activity vice minimum spend to a set and tangible requirement. Building SLAM that would be empty and there 'just in case' of an op or extra costs and clauses on a contract to surge capability is sadly rather hard to justify when money is so tight.