Europe's Biggest Navies: Rule Britannia or Vive La France?

The recent confrontation with a British patrol in the Gulf has underlined the importance of naval activities, even in mainly land conflicts. But British and French naval power is weakening as part of important longer-term reforms. Mothballing and decommissioning should end until new forces are in place.

The World Today Updated 15 October 2020 4 minute READ

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