The UK continues to delude itself that it has the resources and equipment to be a great military power. It's a fantasy.

In 2009, the UK's #MOD told the #DefenceSelectCommittee that it could sustain readiness of at least 4 #Type45 #destroyers and usually 5, despite cutting the class from 12 ships to 6. The Committee was very doubtful.

In March 2026, #HMSDragon was the only Type45 available for service in Cyprus in the #IranWar.

The UK's military fantasies are out of date.

#ukpol #RoyalNavy

#TobiasEllwood quits as chair of #DefenceSelectCommittee over #Taliban remarks

#Tory MP steps down after four committee members called for no-confidence vote over praise for #Afghan regime

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/sep/13/tobias-ellwood-quits-as-chair-of-defence-select-committee-over-taliban-remarks