Admiral John Byng wrote:
There will be no British LHDs ordered in the foreseeable future, the MoD is having a hard time getting a few frigates from the Treasury.
"John," (
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Speaking of which, if only your MoD would listen to many of the ideas like this one below circulating in the defence blogosphere:
Perhaps an improved
Juan Carlos class LHD would be a good choice, much like the ones the Turks want to build?
UK Defence JournalQuote:
The case for a new amphibious assault ship to replace HMS Ocean
By
Oliver Steward -
December 4, 2017
With the recent news that Brazil may acquire amphibious assault ship HMS Ocean, we take a look at the viability of replacing her.
HMS Ocean is a 22,000 tonne amphibious assault ship, the UK’s helicopter carrier and the fleet flagship of the Royal Navy. She is designed to support amphibious landing operations and to support the staff of Commander UK Amphibious Force and Commander UK Landing Force.
The aforementioned news seems to have stimulated considerable debate over the future of Royal Navy amphibious assault warfare ships, and the wider issue of changing capabilities and resources. Currently HMS Ocean, is the flagship of both the Royal Navy and a NATO task force, however, she is planned to be decommissioned this year. The ship cost an estimated £250 million, which is interestingly the target cost for the construction of the new General Purpose Frigates.
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