Submitted on Thursday 17th November 2016
Rejected on Friday 18th November 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Purchase New Generation Ship-to-Ship Missiles for the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy's "Harpoon" ship to ship missiles are now obsolete and will soon be withdrawn from service. The MOD has no funds to purchase new missiles which will leave the billion pound type 45 destroyers with only a 4.5 inch deck gun with a range of 17 miles to engage other ships.
A frigate from the Russian Navy is armed with missiles with a range around 70 miles, leaving the Royal Navy with an insurmountable challenge. In effect our modern fleet bulging with technology is ineffective against ships 30 years their senior.
Missile technology is readily available for purchase, including a modern "Harpoon" missile or the new "Naval Strike Missile" developed in Norway.
Our Navy deserves the protection and ability to strike hard when required in the defence of our liberty.
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