@gregbagwell I think at least 24 F-35A are needed for the RAF for SEAD operations, not for dropping US tactical nuclear bombs as this option is inherentely low survival against sheer pair adversaries. Let the SSBN handle the nuclear option. SEAD is what makes an air force top tier.
@UKDefJournal I can see the T45s following the same path of the T23s. Ovestretched hulls staying in service much longer they were intended for because the replacement will be many years late
@gibraltarfx@NavyLookout T45s, when theyโll receive PIP and sea viper evolution upgrades and eventual NSM, will be formidable platforms, among the best air defence destroyers. The problem is we lack the number, we need at least 2 more
@TimHirst5@Ruddick5Robert@NavyLookout Both actually!
If the Royal Navy wants to fulfill her global commitments she should order other 2 T26 and at least 3 other T31