Royal Navy warship crisis deepens as another crippled vessel is written off leaving just five frigates to defend Britain...and there is 'no money to buy weapons'

The Royal Navy's fleet of frigates was reduced to just five today after the withdrawal of HMS Iron Duke - while the Army has 'no money to buy weapons'. She is to be retired despite £103m refit.

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May 4, 2026 - 17:35
Royal Navy warship crisis deepens as another crippled vessel is written off leaving just five frigates to defend Britain...and there is 'no money to buy weapons'
The Royal Navy's fleet of frigates was reduced to just five today after the withdrawal of HMS Iron Duke - while the Army has 'no money to buy weapons'. She is to be retired despite £103m refit.
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