Why does amphibious capability repeatedly come under pressure in British defence reviews?
Short answerReviews are tempted to claim the effect without funding the specialised forces and ships that amphibious warfare actually requires.
NotesBritish defence reviews repeatedly tried to retain an amphibious option while avoiding its cost and difficulty. Amphibious warfare requires specialised ships, trained forces, and supporting systems. Removing those visible enablers creates an easy budget saving on paper. The desired military effect cannot survive without the expensive capabilities needed to deliver it.