We Brits are an island race. And no point in the UK is more than 70 or so miles from the sea. The busist shipping lane in the world is the Dover straights. What does all this tell you?
That we depend on the sea as a nation. 70% plus of our trade is carried by sea in and out of the UK.
A simple Fact is the Royal Navy is the oldest Navy in the World.
Once the title of this blog was a fact undisputed. Now it is the Us Navy who do that.
But dispite having less ship than at any point in history is the Royal navy weaker? Yes or no it does not mater as long as it fit for purpouse (yes A weak navy send out the wrong message) (it is current just about fit for purpouse but will not be if the current trend is allowed to keep happening). We still have one of the most modern upto date and capable navy in the World one of only 3 blue water navy there is. Able to defend us when needed (It has to stay that way) . It is smaller and leaner than it has been in the past but still packs a punch at the moment!
However we need the 2 Aircraft carriers and aircraft for them and they look impressive. It was a mistake to retire the previous carrier before the replacement were ready. As an island nation we need a strong navy the Goverment must remember that. The Royal Navy is vital to us and our contuined existance as a nation. It must never be let shrink into obscurity we can't afford it to be allowed to ever shrink. New ship can do more than their fore fathers but can only be in one place at a time we need a strong navy. The Royal Navy can not be cut futher in the near future even if goverment budget get shrunk. It must be ring fenched it to vital
The men and Women of the Royal Navy serve with pride and distinction often over looked in the publuc eye. They are our protecter and the First line of defence.
The Royal Navy preform many a vital role both for the UK and the world
