Why Anglo-Dutch amphibious-ship armament remains uncertain

What self-defense weapons are likely on the future Anglo-Dutch amphibious ships?

Probably medium guns and close-in weapons, but the design is too unsettled for a firm answer.

The July 2026 discussion treats the joint ship design and construction arrangements as unsettled. The suggested British possibilities are 40 mm guns and Phalanx, or the 57 mm and 40 mm combination used on Type 31. No firm Dutch weapons fit is identified. These are provisional suggestions made during the programme discussion, rather than confirmed armament specifications.