All the Things the British Military Can’t Do Anymore -- Robert Beckhusen, War Is Boring
Build destroyers and submarines that work, for one, before the Royal Navy fades away.
In late September, the Royal Navy unveiled its latest nuclear-powered Astute-class submarine, HMS Artful, and also “christened” the hefty but sleek Daring-class destroyer HMS Duncan — the sixth and last of its class. Aside from the United Kingdom’s aircraft carrier program, these represent the two most significant naval shipbuilding programs happening in Britain at the moment. And two of the most controversial.
The vessels are impressive on the surface, but each ship originates from troubled development programs which — although coming with creature comforts and advanced technology — turned out to be less than impressive when put to the test.
New submarines running aground, older subs breaking down and destroyers put into service without adequate defenses against enemy submarines. It’s not completely surprising. The Ministry of Defence’s budget is half that of 30 years ago.
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My Comment: A depressing read .... but then again .... Britannia no longer rules the waves. it is hard to believe .... but 50 years ago the British Navy was
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