Risky business because if they are wrong about no ammo the sub is fucked. The US could have just asked the Sri Lankan Navy to intern it as they did with the other Iranian ship. That would take it off… (View Post)

The more pertinent inquiry would be why the RN has to rely on Serco to prep a T45 for deployment. Anson simply had to go Fleet Base West because a) AUKUS is lookng shaky enough already and b) the sun… (View Post)

We're not at war with Iran. Although there is apparently no shortage of psychos on here who think we should be. The ship was near fucking Sri Lanka. In what way was it a very real danger and to … (View Post)

I can remember tory chickenhawks on here telling us we need carriers to keep vital trade routes open so the billions spent on them are worth it. Well, the Madiq Hormuz is closed and causing chaos so … (View Post)

T45 won't have theatre level anti ballistic missile capability until the Sea Viper Evolution program delivers in the early 2030s. They are sending Dragon because it's something not nothing. (View Post)