[Simon Green]

I know VERY little when it comes to military situations, but I assume this is a very good thing.

At this time, the Royal Navy's fleet consists of 1 (almost ready) carrier, 10 subs, 6 destroyers, 13 frigates, and 2 amphibious warfare ships.

How many of those are available and ready for missions at any given time? Half?

[ealgeone]

And didn't either the destroyers or frigates have a problem with their engines not being able to operate in hot temps like the Gulf?

Hard to believe the Brits once ruled the seas.

[kabar]

As of December 2017, there are 73 commissioned ships in the Royal Navy. 20 of the commissioned vessels are major surface combatants (six guided missile destroyers, 13 frigates and one aircraft carrier) and 10 are nuclear-powered submarines (four ballistic missile submarines and six fleet submarines).

[dp0622]

So they’ve got nothing.

You’re basically saying they’ve got nothing if they needed a quick call to action.

Nice.

We played big brother FAR too long.