"Hegseth's sarcastic comment was the latest in a long line of jibes against the capabilities and readiness of the British Royal Navy. Donald Trump has dismissed the UK's aircraft carriers as toys, compared with their US equivalents."
"The House of Commons defence committee expressed grave concerns over whether the navy had the capacity and resilience to respond to the crisis in the Middle East."
"A recent report by the Center for European Policy Analysis described the Navy as being on course for national embarrassment."
"The lack of military readiness was because of the armed forces we have ended up with at the end of the post-cold war era - a military right-sized for an era free of threat."
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and former President Donald Trump have criticized the British Royal Navy's capabilities. Hegseth's comments reflect ongoing concerns about the UK's naval readiness, echoed by the First Sea Lord and the House of Commons defence committee. Experts suggest that the UK military is not adequately prepared for current threats, with a report indicating the Navy is heading towards national embarrassment. The British Prime Minister has refrained from engaging in the conflict, which has frustrated US officials.
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