They already have being, plenty of videos of them dragging people off the street, why do you think tens of thousands of men have fled the country since the beginging of the war.
Yes true I read the book about the Falklands Island.
We don't.
Is it necessary to have more? Are there any naval conflicts on the horizon?
Yes true. Can't remember who, but a couple of backbenchers kicked up a fuss and halted the transfer of sovereignty process, that the foreign office had pretty much negotiated. Then the invasion occurred and the Islands became politically useful.
No need, absolutely nothing going on around the world, or even around our shores these days
Imagine telling admiral nelson that in the future britain would need to rely on the french navyNo need, absolutely nothing going on around the world, or even around our shores these days
Not my specialist subject tbf, but a quick quote for context ".... during the Falklands campaign the RN had around 50'ish large warships, it currently has 20'ish. And whilst the ships that we have today are way more technologically advanced (as are other country's), they still can't be in 2 places at once. Bearing in mind that however many ships we have, at any one time at least a few of them will be in dry-dock?". If we didn't have our legacy nuclear subs we'd have fallen way down the league table. No critiscism of the brave men, but our forces are a shadow of what they were and what they need to be, given where we're at nowadays (not where we could be or should be in terms of a European Army, Nato, US relationship, etc), while the world has been becoming an ever more dangerous place.
No need, absolutely nothing going on around the world, or even around our shores these days
Not my specialist subject tbf, but a quick quote for context ".... during the Falklands campaign the RN had around 50'ish large warships, it currently has 20'ish. And whilst the ships that we have today are way more technologically advanced (as are other country's), they still can't be in 2 places at once. Bearing in mind that however many ships we have, at any one time at least a few of them will be in dry-dock?". If we didn't have our legacy nuclear subs we'd have fallen way down the league table. No critiscism of the brave men, but our forces are a shadow of what they were and what they need to be, given where we're at nowadays (not where we could be or should be in terms of a European Army, Nato, US relationship, etc), while the world has been becoming an ever more dangerous place.
I'll keep saying, we're in a bad place. The above plus, police overwhelmed, trading standards overwhelmed, most hospitals overwhelmed, doctors, dentists, ...... the list is endless. Meanwhile taxes, obvious and hidden, contine to rise at an unsustainable rate, along with cost of living, welfare bill, etc.
Imagine explaining planes and helicopters to Nelson...
Massive investment in Astute and Dreads subs and it's the change-over period from type 23 to 26 and 31 frigates. The 23s are nearly 30 years old, many unsuitable for use (HMS Northumberland?) and so being sold off or scrapped.
Imagine telling T.E lawrence theres no armed camel division in the future
So offer to take less pension and refuse healthcare then, GFAW - so more money can be spend on defence, on the off chance that Russia may invade.No need, absolutely nothing going on around the world, or even around our shores these days
Not my specialist subject tbf, but a quick quote for context ".... during the Falklands campaign the RN had around 50'ish large warships, it currently has 20'ish. And whilst the ships that we have today are way more technologically advanced (as are other country's), they still can't be in 2 places at once. Bearing in mind that however many ships we have, at any one time at least a few of them will be in dry-dock?". If we didn't have our legacy nuclear subs we'd have fallen way down the league table. No critiscism of the brave men, but our forces are a shadow of what they were and what they need to be, given where we're at nowadays (not where we could be or should be in terms of a European Army, Nato, US relationship, etc), while the world has been becoming an ever more dangerous place.
I'll keep saying, we're in a bad place. The above plus, police overwhelmed, trading standards overwhelmed, most hospitals overwhelmed, doctors, dentists, prisons, ...... the list is endless. Meanwhile taxes, obvious and hidden, contine to rise at an unsustainable rate, along with cost of living, welfare bill, etc.
According to AI we did have fifty back then but actually have 63 now
Only 6 countries have nuclear powered submarines which puts our Naval capability a lot higher than some think it is.
AI slop at its finest. Of those 127 ships, only 43 were RN vessels.
