One proposed British design takes the San Giorgio concept to about 18,000 tons for North and South Atlantic service. Several such ships could add point defence and naval-gun support around an LHD, allowing scarce frigates and destroyers to concentrate on the wider threat. A hangar or flex deck, dock, davit-carried craft, and lower vehicle space would preserve lift while spreading capability across several hulls. The design links its armament and internal arrangement directly to escort scarcity and the likely composition of a British response group.
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A British amphibious force with more self-defence
An enhanced medium amphibious ship could add hangar space, docks, landing craft, guns, and missiles to reduce pressure on a thin escort force.