I turn to our amphibious forces, or rather our lack of them.
We will continue to modernise our amphibious shipping.
There is a most inhospitable coast, and there are few who have the amphibious means to do it.
We certainly intend to keep up our amphibious capability to a high and effective level.
Will we acquire new amphibious capability or merely refurbish existing capability?
Obviously, that includes the capability of marine commandos to discharge their amphibious work.
We have considered the future requirement for aircraft carriers and amphibious lift capability in the strategic defence review.
Amphibious forces can sail early in a crisis, quietly or with much fanfare, depending on the message we wish to send.
