Regarding HMS #Dragon, and why is it allegedly taking so long for it to be prepared for duty https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/10/mod-criticised-after-delay-in-sending-hms-dragon-to-cyprus I suspect one of the issues is buried in the last section "a new contract with Serco, which runs in-port services for the government". Probably all you need to know. Serco et al are like the #Ferengi. Nothing happens if it is not profitable.