The UK government has confirmed plans to build up to six new warships for the Royal Marines. These advanced vessels will have the capability to launch drones and fire laser weapons, enhancing the Royal Marines' amphibious warfare capabilities. The announcement was made by Defence Secretary Grant Shapps on Tuesday, who emphasized that the new ships are part of a broader strategy to prepare for future conflicts, potentially involving nations like China. The new warships are also indicative of the government's increased defence spending. However, there are concerns about the funding and feasibility of the project, with some critics pointing out that the Multi-Role Support Ships are only 'part-funded' and questioning the details of how the new ships will be financed.
The Royal Navy will get 25 new warships - and could get three more - as the government indicates where its planned rise in defence spending will go. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/qJkkvttHkE
#UK confirms it will build six new warships for Royal Marines https://t.co/sW7MoPeYSJ
As global tension mounts, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps declares the UK will build 'up to 28 new warships and submarines' – but be aware that 'up to' includes the figure '0' https://t.co/vTaPbjaVhW
The Royal Navy will get 25 new warships - and could get three more - as the government indicates where its planned rise in defence spending will go. 🔗 Read more https://t.co/zmn7Z1kwXM
New ships will help fight the "conflicts of the future", Defence Secretary Grant Shapps says https://t.co/g4Ote3zEiF
More uncosted spin from the Defence Secretary. Of the "up to" 28 vessels, 22 are already committed to build. The National Audit Office has said Multi-Role Support Ships are only "part-funded". Where is the detail today on how six new ships will be paid for? https://t.co/0908DW8jbc
Britain getting six new amphibious warships - Up to six new amphibious warships for the Royal Marines to be built in the UK. Click the image to read more. https://t.co/58AJm59QxZ
Royal Marines to get six new ships that can fire LASER weapons as Britain will 'need to win future battles with China' https://t.co/Q9TsPm9sQl
UK confirms it will build six new warships for Royal Marines https://t.co/Jp34sFRU5A https://t.co/YuxB5bo4x2
⚠️ UK TO BUILD SIX NEW WARSHIPS FOR ROYAL MARINES Full Story → https://t.co/j0D3ebFA2O British defence minister Grant Shapps said on Tuesday that the Royal Marines would get up to six new warships, as the government starts to indicate where the rise in defence spending to… https://t.co/DN3eeEnsZG
🚢Royal Marines to get six new ships which can launch drones and fire laser weapons https://t.co/HRk6jLsXVQ
Grant Shapps is announcing a new UK warship programme tomorrow Me and @sylviapfeifer first revealed the govt’s plans for six new multi-role support ships in @FT last month The vessels will underpin the Royal Marines’ amphibious warfare capabilities https://t.co/xkYYUC7qnH
🚨 NEW: The Tories have promised the Royal Marines six new ships which can launch drones and fire laser weapons [@Telegraph]
Exc: The Royal Marines are to get up to six new ships where drones can be launched and laser weapons fired from, @Telegraph can reveal. https://t.co/aGxoziEe1Q
Exc: Royal Marines are to get up to six new ships which can launch drones and fire laser weapons, @Telegraph can reveal: https://t.co/aGxoziEe1Q