Britain will spend £4.2 billion ($4.9 billion) on five new Navy ships to bolster security “in the face of increased Russian threats”, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday in a Downing Street statement.
NUSA DUA, Indonesia – Britain will spend £4.2 billion on five new Navy ships to bolster security “in the face of increased Russian threats”, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday in a Downing Street statement.
“Russia’s actions put all of us at risk. As we give the Ukrainian people the support they need, we are also harnessing the breadth and depth of UK expertise to protect ourselves and our allies. This includes building the next generation of British warships,” added Sunak.
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