Does the UK need a navalised JSF

Does the UK need to embark the JSF onboard carriers? Do we need such a hi-tec jet afloat?

I cannot see the need to have such a potent jet embarked aboard our carriers. Yes we do need a multi-purpose jet embarked onboard the carriers, one that can carry out offensive, defensive and reece roles.

If the UK does have to embark in large scale offensive operations far from its shores then its safe to say that it will be in a coalition operation that has a lot of momentum before forces engage, such as the first Gulf War, where jets deployed into theatre many months before offensive operations began. In the future I can see the same thing happening if UK forces were called to deploy and defend an allied Nation (South Korea being one example that springs to mind).

With this in mind would our interest be better served with a lower tech approach to our future Naval Fighter needs. An upgraded and navalised Hawk 200 springs to mind.

Regards

Steve