glojo,
"Third world force?
What planet do you live on?
Building 2 65,000 ton aircraft carriers. 6 world class 7,500 ton Air Defence Destroyers, 7 world class nuclear powered attack submarines armed with Tomahawk cruise missiles.
13 Type 23 Frigates, 4 Ballistic missile armed nuclear submarines, amphibious and helicopter assault ships, 14 world class mine warfare vessels, the Royal Marine Commandos and the RFA.
There is only one navy on the planet with a capability and a capacity that exceeds the above.
Third world force? Please...