The Telegraph is concerned about the absence of ground strike capabilities of the British navy. Due to lack of budget, the six Type 45 destroyers never received the “Tomahawk” intended for land strikes.
The Royal Navy cannot therefore join forces with the Americans to target the Houthi rebels in Yemen. A modernization, which should begin from 2026, provides for the installation of a sports hall in place of the sports hall of the Type 45s. But these new Type 26 launchers capable of firing Tomahawk missiles will only be available in 2026.