RUSI- what a strange abbreviation. What a load of tosh! If Steve Hillier is a "man of vision" he should be pushing for the whole carrier farce to be drawn to a close. I have a vision, and it is not good: The really useful defensive and retaliatory modern capabilities that UK Armed Forces need, will be (further) pared back below levels necessary for the effective support of national responsibilities. The carrier farce will neuter the capabilities that are actually important.
BTW, did you realise, the carrier farce is probably the reason for the 1% Military pay freeze!
OAP