INDBInternet News Database 2.5 Updated 1 min ago · 288 sources Show or hide images Light or dark

Britain can't build warships on time. This is Why

Save Like Comments Compare coverage
Image from Sky News

Summary

The Ministry of Defence has committed billions of pounds to building a new generation of warships. But there's a problem. Older vessels are being retired, their replacements are taking years to arrive, and concerns are growing about the Navy's ability to meet its commitments. So why aren't we building more ships, more quickly? This about money, a lack of skilled workers, and decades of decisions that have left Britain's shipbuilding industry struggling to keep up. Sky's military analyst Robert Clark joins Niall Paterson to help us understand why. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us…

Description from Sky News.

Who is covering this

Video coverage

Sky News Britain can't build warships on time. This is Why

Comments

Comments need JavaScript.