Royal Navy warship crisis deepens as another crippled vessel is written off leaving just five frigates to defend Britain - and there is no money to buy weapons, a former general claims.
- Posted on May 4, 2026
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Royal Navy warship crisis deepens as another crippled vessel is written off leaving just five frigates to defend Britain - and there is no money to buy weapons, a former general claims.
The Royal Navy's fleet of frigates was reduced to just five today after the withdrawal of HMS Iron Duke - while the Army has 'no money to buy weapons'. She is to be retired despite £103m refit.