Shapps says new ships for Royal Marines will learn lessons from Ukraine war
by David Hughes
May 14, 2024
3 minutes
New drone-carrying ships for the Royal Marines will draw on lessons learned from the Ukraine war and the Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, Grant Shapps said.
The Defence Secretary confirmed that up to six multi-role support ships (MRSS) – designed to deliver commandos onto coastlines around the world to conduct special operations – would be built.
Mr Shapps said “we will definitely build the first three” vessels for the Royal
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