squadrons dissolved to just 1 replacement squadron; A (Dorset Yeomanry) Armour Replacement Squadron) Infantry battalions to be incorporated into new, large, multi-battalion regiments. Creation of 3 light armoured squadrons that will support development of the next generation of armoured vehicles, the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES). Royal Air Force Manpower reduced by 7,000. Early withdrawal of the 41-strong SEPECAT Jaguar force by 2007 and closure of Jaguar's operating base, RAF Coltishall, Norfolk. Current Nimrod MR2 maritime patrol aircraft fleet to be reduced from 21 to 16. Reduction in the purchase of re-manufactured Nimrod MRA.4s from 18 to 16 (eventually 9 and then later cancelled) aircraft. Reduction in the Tornado F3 force by one squadron (16 aircraft) in preparation for replacement with Typhoon. Reduction of 6 Puma helicopters of No. 230 Squadron RAF based in Northern Ireland. Reduction in Rapier missile launchers from 48 to 24, coupled with the transfer of the launchers to the Royal Artillery, and the disbandment of four RAF Regiment squadrons that operated Rapier. Additional procurement numbers of Hawk 128 training aircraft above an initial batch of 20 to be decided upon in 2005. Typhoon purchase confirmed, Tranche 2 contract delayed until December 2004 when cost/capability issues were resolved. Purchase of 4 Boeing C-17s operated by the RAF at the end of their lease period including one additional aircraft for a total fleet of 5. Royal Navy Manpower reduced by 1,500. Reduced purchase of Type 45 destroyers from 12 to 8 (eventually 6) vessels. Reduced force of Type 23 frigates from 16 to 13 vessels by March 2006. Reduced force of nuclear attack submarine fleet (SSNs) from 12 to 8 boats by December 2008. Reduced force of mine countermeasure vessels from 19 to 16 by April 2005. Northern Ireland patrol fleet of 3 reconfigured Hunt class mine hunters to be decommissioned by April 2007. Early retirement of the 3 oldest Type 42 destroyers. Royal Navy Future Carrier (CVF) purchase confirmed. A summary of warships to be paid off, as planned or early, without replacement as detailed in the review: HMS Cardiff, Type 42 destroyer. HMS Newcastle, Type 42 destroyer. HMS Glasgow, Type 42 destroyer. HMS Norfolk, Type 23 frigate. HMS Marlborough, Type 23 frigate. HMS Grafton, Type 23 frigate. HMS Superb, Swiftsure class nuclear attack submarine. HMS Trafalgar, Trafalgar class nuclear attack submarine. HMS Bridport, Sandown class minehunter. HMS Inverness, Sandown class minehunter. HMS Sandown, Sandown class