BBC: Royal Navy 'woefully low' on warships
Britain's defences are at risk amid uncertainty over plans to replace the "woefully low" number of Royal Navy warships, MPs have warned.
The Royal Navy has 19 frigates and destroyers, but a Defence Select Committee report says that number could fall unless there is a clear timetable set out for replacing older vessels.
It says the UK could "lack the maritime strength" to meet potential threats.
But the Ministry of Defence says it is investing billions in the Navy's fleet.
The committee's report examines the MoD's plans to modernise the Royal Navy's escort fleet - including the introduction of two new classes of frigate and the enforced refit of engines on certain destroyers.
MPs said they had "serious concerns" about the funding and timetable of the new fleet, and the country's ability to handle threats from areas like Russia.
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Royal Navy fleet in danger of falling below current 'historic low' due to frigate delays, MPs warn -- The Independent
Royal Navy risks having 'pathetically low total' of ships, warn MPs -- The Guardian
Royal Navy has 'woefully low' number of warships that risks leaving Britain vulnerable, MPs warn -- The Telegraph
Royal Navy's fleet 'too small to deal with external threats' MPs warn -- International Business Times
Royal Navy has ‘woefully low’ total of ships, MoD made ‘extraordinary mistakes’ – MPs -- RT
Britain's Royal Navy no longer rules the waves, thanks to 'pathetically low' number of ships, MPs warn -- South China Morning Post
2 comments:
This prove that Britain must be in a United Europe ,Economic and Military !
Britain may need to be in Europe, but only after the others complete their mental health treatments.
Hollande is unfit to serve.
Merkel likewise is unfit to serve.
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