Royal Navy Gutted: Nine Ships Gone, Replacements Decades Away
It appears the British Navy has reached a rather significant crossroads, having decommissioned nine ships over the last two years. The concerning part of this is that replacements for these vessels are not expected to sail the seas until sometime between the 2030s and 2040s. This leaves a considerable gap in naval capability, a gap that, frankly, is doing a lot of heavy lifting in terms of exposing potential vulnerabilities.
Looking at this situation, it’s hard not to feel a sense of unease when considering the broader picture of defence spending and military innovation over the past few decades. There’s a sentiment that perhaps there hasn’t been enough investment in new ideas and technologies across all branches of the armed forces, and this naval situation is a tangible consequence of that.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood