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The Royal Marines' future lift remains tied to proposed amphibious ships

Proposed amphibious ships leave open a route to restoring the Royal Marines' lift.

Question

What will the Royal Marines' role be without amphibious ships to carry them?

Short answer

Proposed amphibious ships could address the problem, but the outcome remains uncertain.

Notes

Potential new amphibious ships offer a possible way to resolve the lift problem. Their eventual delivery remains open, so they provide a conditional answer about the Royal Marines' future role.