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The UK's military fantasies are out of date.
@christineburns To be fair, the carriers were never military weapons. The lack of escort ships killed that use from the outset, long before the no planes show.
The main purpose of the carriers was for Gordon Brown to bung billions in wages to Scottish shipyards.
The secondary purpose was as a giant floating phallic extension for people who get off on flags.
I thought it was all quite a good idea, because all that cash spent on useless toys meant less cash for invasions.
all of which the govs were warned during the swinging austerity cuts under cameron, may, johnson, truss, sunak and starmer.
they are reaping their sowing.
@Thebratdragon I celebrate their incompetence.
Lack of military capability is a thoroughly desirable attribute in an imperialist power such as the #UK or the #USA.
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