Claire McNabMar 10

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The UK's military fantasies are out of date.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

Show threadDudula the DudMar 10
@2legged Last I heard the Royal Navy has more admirals than serviceable Ships of War.
Show threadClaire McNab
@BackFromTheDud These days, they can achieve that without even having as many admirals as you'd need to have an all-admirals rugby match
Mar 10 at 4:47pmWeb