Possible vessels that could be laid down in the UK in the next 10 years if funded in the upcoming integrated review.The Armchair Soldier wrote:Do we think this is a hint to FSS or is it just his typical over exaggeration of things?
3x Solid Support Ships
2x Littoral Support Ships
2x Disaster Relief/ Hospital Ships
8x Type 26 Frigates
5x Type 31 Frigates
2x Craft for Gibraltar Squadron
3x Replacements for RB1's
Unspecified number of Fisheries/ Border Patrol Vessels
Unspecified number of MHC vessels
It would tough going to get even half of this in the water before the Amphibs and the T45's need replaced in the 2030's.
Plenty of potential for a sustainable drumbeat if HMG would properly fund a sustainable plan going forward.