I did write a very long initial reply, but sometimes a shorter answer is better.
Are we supposed to be surprised that an aircraft for use by the Royal artillery hasn't been used in a campaign with no use of massed packs of 105s or MLRS.
It has of course been flying over the UK training for its intended purpose.
I wonder how many 'operational' hours the Royal Navy subs put in during the Afghan nastiness. They cost a lot too.