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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Royal Navy 'dangerously weak', says RUSI

HMS DaringThe Royal Navy is "dangerously weak" and needs urgent expansion to secure trade routes, a think tank has warned.

The Royal United Services Institute said ships in the current fleet were near the end of their useful life and at least 10 more frigates were needed.

An article in its journal said vessels should be cheaper and more adaptable, rather than expensive and specialist.

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