Investment ín the development, planning, construction and maintenance of a countries armed forces requires that those forces present, apart from offensive capability, a realistic and believable defence threat. In other words, a credible deterrent.
Hmm, but given our current financial limitations do you think Joe public will be willing for our govt to lavish money on new frigates etc to protect shipping in the Gulf? I'd contend they'd prefer us to get the deal with Iran back on track and spend the money on hospitals, adult social care etc instead. From your language I guess you read the Daily Mail and spend a little too much time reminiscing with your mates down the Legion. I guess you must be furious with Trump's love-in with fat Kim, yes?