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sms 10mo ago

AI query: What would be required today to make the British Navy as strong as it ever was?

AI: Based on the search results, the most timely and relevant answer to the user question can be found in the article "Why Britain needs a larger navy – Council on Geostrategy" (published on July 26, 2024).

According to the article, to make the British Navy as strong as it ever was, it would require:

* A larger fleet with more frigates, destroyers, and nuclear attack submarines than currently planned.

* More personnel to man the increased number of ships.

The article suggests that a larger navy would provide Britain with the necessary strategic advantage in today's volatile era.

Here is a direct quote from the article:

"Although additional forms of strategic advantage can be generated, in today’s more volatile era, the Royal Navy requires more frigates, destroyers and nuclear attack submarines than contemporary plans envisage. Undoubtedly, a larger fleet would require more personnel, despite the likely ..."

This answer is based on a recent and relevant source, providing a timely and informed response to the user's question.

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Commentary: What the U.S. should learn from Britain’s dying navy | Reuters

https://www.reuters.com/article/opinion/commentary-what-the-us-should-learn-from-britains-dying-navy-idUSKCN10L18I/

r/geography on Reddit: Was the British Empire at its peak as strong as or stronger than the United States today military wise?

https://www.reddit.com/r/geography/comments/1bvgodb/was_the_british_empire_at_its_peak_as_strong_as/

The Royal Navy - Size and Strength Over Time in Visuals

https://www.historic-uk.com/Blog/British-Navy-Size-Over-Time/

Why Britain needs a larger navy – Council on Geostrategy

https://www.geostrategy.org.uk/research/why-britain-needs-a-larger-navy/

How the Royal Navy Met The Challenge | Proceedings - February 1958 Vol. 84/2/660

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/1958/february/how-royal-navy-met-challenge

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sms 10mo ago

AI query: How much in numerical terms would the HMR Navy need to increase to become as strong as it ever was?

AI: A detailed and specific question!

To estimate the numerical increase needed for the Royal Navy to become as strong as it ever was, let's consider the Navy's historical peak in terms of fleet size and personnel.

During World War II, the Royal Navy had a fleet of around 4,000 ships, including:

* 15 battleships

* 66 aircraft carriers

* 160 cruisers

* 291 destroyers

* 134 submarines

* 738 corvettes

* 1,024 minesweepers

* 656 sloops

Fast forward to the present day, the Royal Navy has a fleet of around 70 ships, including:

* 2 aircraft carriers

* 6 assault ships

* 6 Type 45 destroyers

* 13 Type 23 frigates

* 11 Hunter-class mine countermeasures vessels

* 4 Vanguard-class ballistic missile submarines

* 11 Astute-class attack submarines

* 2 Albion-class amphibious assault ships

* 13 Tides-class tanker ships

To return to its World War II-era strength, the Royal Navy would need to increase its fleet size by a factor of around 50-60.

In terms of personnel, the Royal Navy had around 250,000 sailors during World War II. Today, it has around 33,000 personnel.

To match its historical peak, the Royal Navy would need to increase its personnel by a factor of around 7-8.

Here's a rough estimate of the numerical increase needed:

* Fleet size: 70 ships → 3,500-4,000 ships (50-60 times increase)

* Personnel: 33,000 personnel → 225,000-250,000 personnel (7-8 times increase)

Keep in mind that these are rough estimates and may not reflect the actual requirements for a modern navy. The Royal Navy's strategic priorities and operational needs have likely changed since World War II, so a simple numbers game may not be the best way to measure its strength.

However, this gives you an idea of the scale of increase needed to return the Royal Navy to its historical peak.

sms 10mo ago

AI query: How does the Royal Navy strength today compare with that of the Falklands conflict era?

AI: A question about the Royal Navy's strength over time!

Based on the search results, I found the most timely and relevant answer in the article "The Royal Navy - Size and Strength Over Time in Visuals" (published on July 21, 2017).

According to the article, the number of significant ships in the Royal Navy has declined by around 74% since the Falklands War.

Here's a direct quote from the article:

"With coastal patrol vessels excluded, the number of significant ships in the Royal Navy has declined by around 74% since the Falklands War."

Another relevant answer can be found in the Quora thread "Is the Royal Navy more or less prepared for a Falklands-style war now than in 1982?" (no specific publication date).

One of the answers mentions that the Royal Navy's structure and focus have changed since 1982, shifting from a Cold War-era emphasis on anti-submarine warfare to a more expeditionary and "strike from the sea" approach.

However, the answer does not provide a direct comparison of the Royal Navy's strength between the Falklands era and today.

Overall, while the Royal Navy's structure and focus have evolved over time, the number of significant ships has declined significantly since the Falklands War.

To provide a more detailed and up-to-date answer, I would recommend searching for more recent sources, such as articles from reputable defense publications or official Royal Navy documents.

5 Citations

The Falklands War: A Retrospective UK and Argentine Naval Power

https://www.naval-technology.com/features/featurefalklands-war-uk-navy-argentina/

The Royal Navy - Size and Strength Over Time in Visuals

https://www.historic-uk.com/Blog/British-Navy-Size-Over-Time/

Is the Royal Navy more or less prepared for a Falklands-style war now than in 1982? - Quora

https://www.quora.com/Is-the-Royal-Navy-more-or-less-prepared-for-a-Falklands-style-war-now-than-in-1982

The Falklands War | Remembrance | Royal British Legion

https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/stories/the-falklands-war

united kingdom - What was the military strength of the participants in the Falklands conflict? - History Stack Exchange

https://history.stackexchange.com/questions/49683/what-was-the-military-strength-of-the-participants-in-the-falklands-conflict