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Rishi Sunak expected to unveil new UK warship programme

Premier set to approve plans to replace current amphibious fleet with multi-purpose support ships
The Royal Navy’s landing platform docks including HMS Albion are due to be replaced in the early 2030s

Rishi Sunak is preparing to announce a new warship programme, as he comes under pressure from Conservative MPs to make a manifesto pledge to increase defence spending 2.5 per cent of GDP by a specific date.

The UK prime minister is expected to press ahead next month with plans for new multi-role support ships, which will help underpin Britain’s ability to conduct amphibious warfare, according to people familiar with the matter.

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