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Why did the Royal Navy not adopt the Bofors L70?

The British Army adopted the L70, but Royal Navy investment moved toward missiles instead of another generation of medium anti-aircraft gun.

Bofors 40 mm L/70 Gun Naval Missiles Postwar Navies Royal Navy

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Question

Why did the Royal Navy not buy the Bofors L70?

Short answer

Because postwar Royal Navy planning prioritized missiles, even though the British Army adopted the L70.

Notes

The British Army adopted the L70. Royal Navy priorities instead favored missiles as the next stage of shipboard air defense. The different service choices reflected that investment preference.