Written question asked by Earl of Shrewsbury (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 July 2020. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2020 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Amphibious Warfare
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for the future of the amphibious capability of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.
- Answer
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As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence made clear during Defence oral questions in the House of Commons on Monday 6 July 2020, the size and shape of our Armed Forces should be dictated by the threat we face as a nation and our global ambition. The Integrated Review is not about cutting defence and I can assure you that this country will continue to have the world class Armed Forces that it needs and deserves.
The Littoral Strike programme, announced by the Secretary of State for Defence in February 2019, is a complete transformation of the UK's amphibious force. The programme identifies 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines as the central fighting formation used to deliver Littoral Strike and the Future Commando Force. It is driven by the requirement to counter the threats we will face in the future and forms a pillar to the Royal Navy's Integrated Review offer.
Secondary information
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- HL6639
- Session
- 2019-21
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Navy Amphibious warfare
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